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US HRes730

US HRes730
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res.4) 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.


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Introduced
09/17/2025
In Committee
09/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res.4) 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.

AI Summary

This resolution sets the rules for considering House Joint Resolution 4, which proposes a constitutional amendment to change Senate debate procedures. Specifically, the resolution establishes that when the House considers this joint resolution, all points of order against its consideration are waived, and an amendment in the nature of a substitute (proposed by Representative Fitzpatrick) will be automatically adopted. The resolution allows for one hour of debate, equally divided between Representative Fitzpatrick (or a designee) and an opponent, and permits one motion to recommit. Additionally, it suspends a specific rule (Clause 1(c) of rule XIX) that would normally apply to the resolution's consideration. If multiple amendments are submitted by Representative Fitzpatrick, only the last submitted amendment will be considered adopted. This procedural resolution is designed to streamline the consideration of a proposed constitutional amendment that would require a three-fifths majority of Senators to end debate on pending legislation, effectively modifying the current Senate filibuster rules.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (on 09/17/2025)

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