HJRES. 141In Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the concurrence of two-thirds of both Houses of Congress for the admission of new States into the Union.
A constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds approval in both chambers of Congress to admit new states into the Union
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
A constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds approval in both chambers of Congress to admit new states into the Union
Key points
- Require two thirds approval for state admission
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-01-21 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Topics and policy areas
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