HJRES. 4In Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upon legislation pending before the Senate may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the Senators.
A constitutional amendment requiring three-fifths of Senators, unanimous consent, or existing January 3, 2025 law to end Senate debate on legislation
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
A constitutional amendment requiring three-fifths of Senators, unanimous consent, or existing January 3, 2025 law to end Senate debate on legislation
Key points
- Amend Senate debate rules
- Require three fifths cloture threshold
- Allow unanimous consent closure
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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