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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.

Bill Number
H.J.Res. 4
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Congress
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-01-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Updated
2025-11-08T09:05:59Z

Official Summary

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.

Sponsor

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Cosponsors (4)

Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Gray, Adam [D-CA-13]

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