HJRES 142 · 95th Congress · Political representation

Joint resolution to amend the Constitution to provide for representation of the District of Columbia in the Congress.

Introduced 1977-01-13· Sponsored by Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the representation of the District of Columbia in the Congress. Authorizes the election of two Senators and the number of Representatives in the House to which the District would be entitled if it were a State. Provides that this amendment shall have no effect upon the present system for selecting the number of electors for President and Vice President to be appointed for the District.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican