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H.J.RES.79

H.J.RES.79: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

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Introduced Nov. 8, 2019
Latest Major Action Feb. 13, 2020
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Bill Sponsor

Jackie Speier (D-Calif.)

Bill Cosponsors

225 (223 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Feb. 13, 2020
Engrossed in House - Feb. 13, 2020
Reported in House - Jan. 16, 2020
Introduced in House - Nov. 8, 2019

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Bill Summary

This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

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Date	Description
Feb. 13, 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 13, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 13, 2020	Vote in the House On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 183 (Roll no. 70).
Feb. 13, 2020	POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Sensenbrenner raised a point of order against the vote on passage of the joint resolution, stating that the vote required a two-thirds vote to amend the Constitution. The Chair overruled the point of order, pursuant to H.Res. 842, an affirmative vote of a majority of Members present and voting, is required on final passage of H.J. Res. 79. Mr. Sensenbrenner appealed the ruling of the Chair, and the Chair advised that she had not issued an appealable ruling and thus put the question on passage of the joint resolution.
Feb. 13, 2020	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb. 13, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 79.
Feb. 13, 2020	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2546 and H.J. Res. 79. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2546 under a structured rule and consideration of H.J.Res. 79 under a closed rule with a motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
Feb. 13, 2020	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 844.
Feb. 13, 2020	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 183 (Roll no. 70). (text: CR H1129)
Feb. 13, 2020	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 844. (consideration: CR H1129-1143)
Feb. 11, 2020	Rule H. Res. 844 passed House.
Feb. 10, 2020	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 844 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2546 and H.J. Res. 79. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. Provides for one hour of debate on each measure as well as ordering the previous question without intervening motions. The rule provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2546 with instructions.
Feb. 10, 2020	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 844 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2546 and H.J. Res. 79. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2546 under a structured rule and consideration of H.J.Res. 79 under a closed rule with a motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
Jan. 16, 2020	Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
Jan. 16, 2020	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-378.
Nov. 13, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Nov. 13, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov. 12, 2019	Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
Nov. 9, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Nov. 8, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov. 8, 2019	Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.)

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