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H.J.Res. 4

Joint ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upon legislation pending before the Senate may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the Senators.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
January 3, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Brian K. FitzpatrickR
Cosponsors (4)
3D 1R
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This joint resolution proposes amending the Constitution to limit how the Senate may end debate on a measure or motion. Specifically, the proposed amendment provides that debate may only be brought to a close as provided under laws as in effect on January 3, 2025; by unanimous consent; or with the concurrence of at least three-fifths of all Senators. The joint resolution provides that the amendment shall be valid when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states. Under Article V of the Constitution, both chambers of Congress may propose an amendment by a vote of two-thirds of all Members present for such vote. A proposed amendment must be ratified by the states as prescribed in Article V and as specified by Congress.

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