Bill > HJRes56

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require a three-fifths majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate for any bill that either creates a new tax or raises the rate or base of an existing tax. This means that more than half of all members in each chamber, specifically 60% of the total membership, would need to vote in favor of such legislation for it to pass, rather than a simple majority. The resolution also specifies that all votes on these tax-related bills must be recorded by yeas and nays, with the names of those voting for and against being officially entered into the congressional record. This proposal is a significant change from the current system where most legislation, including tax bills, can pass with a simple majority vote.