UNITED STATES v. MUNOZ-FLORES

No. 88-1932.

495 U.S. 385 (1990)

UNITED STATES v. MUNOZ-FLORES

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 21, 1990


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Deputy Solicitor General Bryson argued the cause for the United States. With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Starr, Assistant Attorney General Dennis, and Clifford M. Sloan.

Judy Clarke argued the cause for respondent. With her on the brief was Mario G. Conte.


JUSTICE MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court.

This case raises the question whether 18 U. S. C. § 3013, which requires courts to impose a monetary "special assessment" on any person convicted of a federal misdemeanor, was passed in violation of the Origination Clause of the Constitution. That Clause mandates that "[a]ll Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives." U. S. Const., Art. I, § 7, cl. 1. We conclude initially...

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