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House Joint Resolution 4
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upon legislation pending before the Senate may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the Senators.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2025
Overview
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The bill proposes a constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths majority in the Senate to end debate on measures or motions, except for certain exclusions. This amendment would impact the Senate's ability to invoke cloture, potentially affecting the passage of legislation and confirming nominees. If ratified, it would become part of the Constitution, altering the current rules for ending debate and potentially influencing the dynamics of Senate decision-making.

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Introduced
Jan 3, 2025
Latest Action
Jan 3, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4
Congress
119
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Pennsylvania
Democrat
California
Democrat
New York
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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Text (1)
January 3, 2025
Actions (2)
01/03/2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/03/2025
Introduced in House
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H.J.Res.4 119 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upo
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Nov 8, 2025 9:05:59 AM