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H.J.Res. 51

Joint ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow debate to be closed on any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate only by unanimous consent or the concurrence of three-fifths of the Senators.
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Committee
Latest Action · June 6, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
May 23, 2005
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the debate upon any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate from being brought to a close except by unanimous consent or the concurrence of three-fifths (60) of the Senators duly chosen and sworn, except on a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules, in which case the necessary affirmative vote shall be two-thirds (66) of the Senators present and voting.

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