A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit Congressional review of court determinations that Federal or State law is invalid under the Constitution.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Permits congressional review of a Federal court determination that a Federal or State law is invalid under the Constitution. Authorizes both Houses of Congress to disapprove and render such a determination invalid within one year after it is handed down. Requires a two-thirds vote of members present in both Houses to invalidate a Supreme Court decision. Requires a majority vote of members present in both Houses to invalidate a lower Federal court decision.

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Timeline

1. 1 October 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 October 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 October 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 November 1985

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 October 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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