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- H.J.RES.17
H.J.RES.17: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 21, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2021
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
214 (213 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Placed on Calendar Senate - March 23, 2021
- Engrossed in House - March 17, 2021
- Introduced in House - Jan. 21, 2021
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 23, 2021 |
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.
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| March 22, 2021 |
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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| March 18, 2021 |
Received in the Senate.
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| March 17, 2021 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 82).
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| March 17, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| March 17, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233.
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| March 17, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
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| March 17, 2021 |
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J.Res. 17, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Fischbach demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until at time to be announced.
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| March 17, 2021 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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| March 17, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 17.
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| March 17, 2021 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
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| March 17, 2021 |
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H1419)
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| March 17, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1475-1476)
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| March 17, 2021 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1419-1432)
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| March 16, 2021 |
Rule H. Res. 233 passed House.
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| March 16, 2021 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
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| March 5, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Jan. 21, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 21, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |