HJRES 238 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
A joint resolution to approve a Constitution for the United States Virgin Islands.
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 97-21.(1981-07-09)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1981-05-05
Yea 408Nay 0
PassedHouse · 1981-05-05
Yea 408Nay 0
Plain Language Summary
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Expresses the sense of the Congress that a Constitution for the U.S. Virgin Islands is approved. Establishes a constitutional review commission which shall periodically review the Constitution and report to the Virgin Islands' Senate its proposals for revisions of the Constitution. Sets forth a transitional schedule for the period between the date of the Constitution's ratification and its effective date.…
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Cosponsors (6)
4 Democrats2 Republicans