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H.J.Res. 51 (109th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow debate to be closed on any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate only by unanimous consent or the concurrence of three-fifths of the Senators.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 May 2005

Last action

6 June 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Sponsors

Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

15 November 2019

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the debate upon any measure, motion, or other matter pending before the Senate from being brought to a close except by unanimous consent or the concurrence of three-fifths (60) of the Senators duly chosen and sworn, except on a measure or motion to amend the Senate rules, in which case the necessary affirmative vote shall be two-thirds (66) of the Senators present and voting.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 June 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 23 May 2005

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    Introduced in House · EN · 23 May 2005

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  • Introduced in House

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