HJRES 595 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the Congress to propose popular referenda as the mode by which the several States may ratify an amendment to the Constitution.

Introduced 1980-08-18· Sponsored by Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1]· 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.(1980-08-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress to propose that popular referenda be the mode of ratification used by the States to amend the Constitution.…

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