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- H.J.RES.87
H.J.RES.87: 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 1, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - States that the people shall have the right to enact and repeal any law which the Congress may pass, except for the right to declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, make rules concerning captures on land and water, or call forth the militia.
(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 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Hoekstra (R-Mich.) |