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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would modify the rules for ending debate (known as "cloture") in the U.S. Senate. Specifically, the amendment would require a minimum of three-fifths of Senators (typically 60 out of 100) to agree in order to close debate on any legislative measure, with some exceptions. The proposed amendment excludes Presidential nominations from this requirement and preserves existing cloture rules as they stood on January 3, 2025, as well as the option of ending debate through unanimous consent. This proposal aims to address the longstanding Senate practice of the filibuster, which allows a minority of Senators to potentially block legislation by continuing debate indefinitely. The amendment would become part of the U.S. Constitution if ratified by the legislatures of at least three-fourths of the states (38 out of 50). By setting a high threshold for ending debate, the resolution seeks to encourage broader consensus and compromise in Senate legislative proceedings.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/4/all-info