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Constitutional Amendment: Admission of New States

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the admission of new states. According to the text, new states may be admitted into the Union upon the concurrence of two-thirds of each House of Congress.
Key points
The proposal establishes a requirement for a two-thirds vote in each House of Congress to admit a new state.
The amendment becomes valid as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_99
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Process start date: 2025-06-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that new States may be admitted to the United States upon a concurrence of two thirds of each house of Congress.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_99.

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 2025-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The proposal establishes a requirement for a two-thirds vote in each House of Congress to admit a new state.
  • The amendment becomes valid as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States.
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. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5].

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 2025-12-22.

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