Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HJR4

Introduced
1/3/25  

Caption

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.

Congress_id

119-HJRES-4

Policy_area

Congress

Introduced_date

2025-01-03

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