A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to enact and repeal laws by voting on legislation in a national election.

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Introduced

23 February 1978

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Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment -- Provides for popular enactment and repeal of laws, except those with respect to declaring war and similar matters. Requires a petition signed by a number of persons equalling at least three percent of the total number of persons voting in the last Presidential election both in each of at least ten States and nationwide to place such an issue on the ballot and a nationwide majority of votes cast to pass it.

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summary · EN · 23 February 1978
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-joint-resolution/749
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