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Requiring Two-Thirds Congressional Vote for Admitting New States to the Union.

This proposal seeks to amend the US Constitution, making it significantly harder to admit new states into the Union. Instead of a simple majority, Congress would need a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate. While this does not immediately affect citizens' finances, it impacts the future political structure and representation within the federal government.
Key points
Requires a two-thirds concurrence vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to admit any new state.
This change increases the difficulty of expanding the Union and granting statehood to territories.
The amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to take effect.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_141
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
Process start date: 2026-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_141.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires a two-thirds concurrence vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to admit any new state.
  • This change increases the difficulty of expanding the Union and granting statehood to territories.
  • The amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to take effect.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-22.

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