HJRES 714 · 93th Congress · Congress

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the attendance of Senators and Representatives at sessions of the Congress.

Introduced 1973-09-05· Sponsored by Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-09-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that if a Senator or Representative fails to be recorded in person on 70 percent of the yea-and-nay rollcall votes of the House of which he is a member, his office shall become vacant. Makes adjustments to the foregoing in the case of absence due to illness or official business.…

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