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H.J.Res. 161 (97th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide a Presidential vote for the insular areas.

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Introduced

4 February 1981

Last action

30 April 1981 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Burton, Phillip [D-CA-6], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

11 May 2023

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands to vote in presidential elections.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

    Source: Committee

  5. 30 April 1981

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Justice.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

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