Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for the recall of Senators and Representatives.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 16, 1993
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a Member of Congress from serving the remainder of his or her term if the Member has been recalled from such office. Authorizes a qualified voter of a State to register a petition with the executive authority of such State requesting the recall of a Member of Congress. Establishes procedures for registering and processing such a petition and for the recall of a Member of Congress.
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