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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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 October 1985

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