HJRES 403 · 99th Congress · Law
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit Congressional review of court determinations that Federal or State law is invalid under the Constitution.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1985-11-26)
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Constitutional Amendment - Permits congressional review of a Federal court determination that a Federal or State law is invalid under the Constitution. Authorizes both Houses of Congress to disapprove and render such a determination invalid within one year after it is handed down. Requires a two-thirds vote of members present in both Houses to invalidate a Supreme Court decision. Requires a majority vote of members present in both Houses to invalidate a lower Federal court decision.…
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