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- H.J.RES.84
H.J.RES.84: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide a procedure by which the States may propose constitutional amendments.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 25, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (1 Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that: (1) two-thirds of the legislatures of the several States may propose an amendment to the Constitution by enacting identical legislation; and (2) the legislature first proposing the amendment shall submit it to the Congress. Deems such proposed amendment to be submitted to the several States for their consideration if, before the date of the second adjournment of the Congress sine die occurring after...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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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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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| June 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Bliley (R-Va.) |