United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 554 (95th)
Joint resolution to amend the Constitution to provide for representation of the District of Columbia in the Congress.
Introduced
25 July 1977
Last action
6 September 1978 · President
Status
Measure enrolled in House.
Sponsors
Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10]
Subjects
Rule of law
Source updated
1 August 2024
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the District of Columbia be treated as a State for purposes of representation in the Congress, election of the President and Vice President, and Article V of the Constitution of the United States. Repeals the provisions of the twenty-third amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
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Timeline
25 July 1977
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
25 July 1977
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 July 1977
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 February 1978
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 95-886.
Source: Committee
16 February 1978
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 95-886.
Source: Committee
1 March 1978
Floor
Measure called up by special rule in House.
Source: Floor
2 March 1978
Vote
Measure passed House, amended, roll call #97 (289-127).
Source: Floor
2 March 1978
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #97 (289-127).
Source: Floor
2 March 1978
Floor
Measure considered in House.
Source: Floor
24 April 1978
Calendars
Placed on calendar in Senate.
Source: Calendars
16 August 1978
Vote
Motion to proceed to consideration passed Senate, roll call #327 (71-22).
Source: Floor
17 August 1978
Floor
Measure considered in Senate.
Source: Floor
21 August 1978
Floor
Measure considered in Senate.
Source: Floor
22 August 1978
Floor
Measure considered in Senate.
Source: Floor
22 August 1978
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, roll call #350 (67-32).
Source: Floor
6 September 1978
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
Votes
Versions
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Documents
2 official files
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 16 February 1978
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 25 July 1977
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Sponsors
- Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] · D · Sponsor
- · hsju00 · Standing
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-joint-resolution/554
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/95/hjres/554
- us · 95-hjres-554 · source updated 1 August 2024