HJRES 624 · 95th Congress · Constitutional amendments

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give citizens of the United States the right to enact and repeal laws by voting on legislation in a national election.

Introduced 1977-10-12· Sponsored by Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9]· 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.(1977-10-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides for enactment and repeal of laws by popular vote. Requires a petition signed by at least eight percent of the whole number of people in each of at least three-fourths of the States to place such an issue on the ballot and a majority vote in each of at least three-fourths of the States to pass it.…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans