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MO HCR119
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Pogue
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AI Summary
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Missouri House Concurrent Resolution 119 urges Congress to review U.S. Supreme Court rulings to determine whether Justices acted with "good behavior" as required by Article III of the Constitution
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Cites three specific Supreme Court decisions as examples of alleged judicial activism: National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius (2012) upholding the Affordable Care Act, King v. Burwell (2015) on ACA tax credits, and Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) establishing same-sex marriage rights
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Argues these rulings negatively impacted states' rights and lacked constitutional basis or precedent, referencing dissenting opinions from Justices Scalia and Chief Justice Roberts
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Contends that judges demonstrating lack of "good behavior" through corruption, bias, or lack of understanding of the Constitution may be subject to removal under Article III
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Directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to U.S. Congressional leadership and all members of Missouri's Congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Urges Congress to review rulings handed down by the United States Supreme Court and determine if the Justices of the Supreme Court acted with good behavior as required in Article III of the US Constitution
Last Action
Referred: Government Oversight and Accountability(H)
5/13/2016