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H.J.Res. 554 (95th)

Joint resolution to amend the Constitution to provide for representation of the District of Columbia in the Congress.

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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

Rule of law

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

  1. 25 July 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 July 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 July 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 1978

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 95-886.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 February 1978

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment, H. Rept. 95-886.

    Source: Committee

  6. 1 March 1978

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 March 1978

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #97 (289-127).

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 March 1978

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #97 (289-127).

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 March 1978

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 24 April 1978

    Calendars

    Placed on calendar in Senate.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 16 August 1978

    Vote

    Motion to proceed to consideration passed Senate, roll call #327 (71-22).

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 August 1978

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 August 1978

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 August 1978

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 22 August 1978

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, roll call #350 (67-32).

    Source: Floor

  16. 6 September 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

Votes

· Official source

Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

    · Official source

    Yes 0 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

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      • Reported to House with amendment(s)

        summary · EN · 16 February 1978

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      • Introduced in House

        summary · EN · 25 July 1977

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