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Constitution and constitutional amendments
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132 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.Res. 1486 (119th) Sep 15, 2026
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.J.Res. 1 (119th) Sep 2, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
- H.Res. 1490 (119th) Sep 1, 2026
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the Nation's founding ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for all immigrant communities in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- H.J.Res. 139 (119th) Mar 18, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 211 - 207 (Roll no. 95).
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Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12.
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Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Thanedar notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Returning Senate Joint Resolution 3 to the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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English Language Unity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution designating January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S525)
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Supporting the designation of January 30, 2025, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Life at Conception Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Read the Bills Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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SOPRA
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act
Became Public Law No: 118-226.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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.Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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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.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line item veto authority to the President.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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FairTax Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Proposing a Federal debt limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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ACE Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 825.
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Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2024, as "Patriot Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6003; text: CR S5983)
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To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
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George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- H.R. 4639 (118th) Apr 18, 2024
Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Received in the Senate.
- H.Res. 863 (118th) Apr 16, 2024
Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Received in the Senate.
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Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 918, H. Res. 917 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H6924; text: CR H6924)
- H.Res. 918 (118th) Dec 13, 2023
Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Proposing a Federal debt limit amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Motion to Report Measure Defeated by the Yeas and Nays:: 17 - 19.
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John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as "Patriot Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4418; text: CR S4391)
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Protecting Our Democracy Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Pressley. Petition No: 118-6. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2023062106?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
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Freedom to Vote Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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DISCLOSE Act of 2023
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Pappas asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1118, a bill originally introduced by Representative Cicilline, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.
- H.R. 288 (118th) Jun 20, 2023
Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Acknowledging that the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the Insular Cases and the "territorial incorporation doctrine" are contrary to the text and history of the United States Constitution, rest on racial views and stereotypes from the era of Plessy v. Ferguson that have long been rejected, are contrary to our Nation's most basic constitutional and democratic principles, and should be rejected as having no place in United States constitutional law.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
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Impeaching Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, culminating in his failure to protect the States from foreign invasion as is his duty under the Constitution.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- S.J.Res. 4 (118th) Apr 27, 2023
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 4 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 99) entered in Senate.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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English Language Unity Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Calling an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution and stipulating ratification by a vote of We the People, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Combating Racist Training in the Military Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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DISCLOSE Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of not more than 9 justices.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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English Language Unity Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Read the Bills Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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National Commission on Renaming the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Headquarters Building Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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A resolution recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S151)
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Expressing support for the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Life at Conception Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who have seized control of our southern border.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that New York State's Concealed Carry Improvement Act is unconstitutional.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Qualified Immunity Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line item veto authority to the President.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for balanced budgets for the Government.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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FairTax Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Coretta Scott King Mid-Decade Redistricting Prohibition Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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