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S.J.RES.39: A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
- Introduced March 22, 2012
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2012
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 22, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |