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S.J.Res. 12 (112th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States.

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Introduced

12 May 2011

Last action

12 May 2011 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes the repeal of any federal law or regulation when the legislatures of two-thirds of the states approve resolutions for this purpose that particularly describe the provisions to be repealed.

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Timeline

  1. 12 May 2011

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 May 2011

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2956)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 May 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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