Senate Debate Amendment Resolution
Official: 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.
This resolution sets up the process for the House to discuss a proposed change to how the Senate handles debate on legislation.
This resolution provides for the 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.
1. This resolution allows the House to consider a joint resolution about Senate debate rules. 2. It states that Senate debate on legislation cannot end without at least three-fifths of Senators agreeing. 3. The resolution waives all points of order against considering the joint resolution. 4. It specifies that one hour of debate will be allowed, split between supporters and opponents. 5. The resolution also allows for one motion to send the joint resolution back for further discussion.
Senators and members of the House of Representatives involved in legislative discussions.