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H.J.Res. 229 (100th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit certain naturalized citizens of the United States to hold the offices of President and Vice President.

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Introduced

2 April 1987

Last action

7 April 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Permits a naturalized citizen of the United States who is otherwise eligible to hold the office of the President or Vice President to hold such offices after being a citizen for 11 years.

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Timeline

  1. 2 April 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 April 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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