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- H.J.RES.83
H.J.RES.83: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, relating to the legal effect of certain treaties and other international agreements.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 17, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 20, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (1 Democrat, 1 Independent, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a provision of a treaty which denies or abridges: (1) any right enumerated in the Constitution shall have no force or effect; or (2) legislative authority of the several States shall have no force or effect unless ratified by three-fourths of the State legislatures within five years of such treaty's ratification by the Senate. Prohibits: (1) any treaty from authorizing or permitting any foreign power or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| June 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Helen Chenoweth-Hage (R-Idaho) |