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Amending Senate Debate Rules: New Vote Threshold for Legislation

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to make it harder to end debate on legislation in the Senate. This could mean that passing certain laws becomes more challenging, potentially affecting how quickly new regulations impacting citizens' daily lives are introduced.
Key points
Ending debate on legislation in the Senate will require the agreement of at least three-fifths of Senators.
This change does not apply to Presidential nominations, meaning their approval process remains unchanged.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_4
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_4.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ending debate on legislation in the Senate will require the agreement of at least three-fifths of Senators.
  • This change does not apply to Presidential nominations, meaning their approval process remains unchanged.
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. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

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 2025-12-21.

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