2004 House Joint Resolution W

House Roll Call 143: Failed

To place before voters in the next general election a Constitutional amendment to establish the death penalty in Michigan for first degree murder convictions where there is "absolute" certainty of the person's guilt. The current Michigan Constitution specifically prohibits capital punishment.

55 Yeas / 52 Nays
Democrat (4 Yeas / 41 Nays)
Republican (51 Yeas / 11 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)