House joint resolution · 111th Congress · Did not become law
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child.
Sponsor: Rep. Louie Gohmert R-TXWhere it went
- IntroducedMay 7, 2009
- Committee action—
- Passed House—
- Passed Senate—
- To the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Jun 12, 2009 — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Vote results
No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).
Cosponsors
14 cosponsors — 14 Republicans
0 of 14 cosponsors (0%) are from the other party.
Kevin Brady (R-TX), Paul Broun (R-GA), Eric Cantor (R-VA), John Fleming (R-LA), Phil Gingrey (R-GA), Duncan Hunter (R-CA), Jim Jordan (R-OH), Doug Lamborn (R-CO), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Kenny Marchant (R-TX), Joseph Pitts (R-PA), Ted Poe (R-TX), Bill Posey (R-FL), Thomas Rooney (R-FL).
More from the sponsor
Other 111th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Louie Gohmert.
- H.Res. 1527 (111th) Congratulating the United States Men's National Soccer Team for its inspiring performance in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
- H.R. 2661 (111th) Court Security Enhancement Act of 2009
- H.R. 4127 (111th) To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that alien unprivileged enemy belligerents may only be tried by military commissions if…
- H.R. 143 (111th) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a two-month suspension of employment and income taxes, and for other purposes.
- H.Res. 1553 (111th) Expressing support for the State of Israel's right to defend Israeli sovereignty, to protect the lives and safety of the Israeli people…
- H.R. 4408 (111th) Within Our Means Budget (WOMB) Act of 2009
Sponsor’s state and district
Data as of Sep 26, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.