H.J.Res. 4

119th Congress

In Committee

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.

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA· Introduced 3 January 2025

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Cosponsors

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

3 January 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 23 January 2025

This joint resolution proposes amending the Constitution to limit how the Senate may end debate on a measure or motion. Specifically, the proposed amendment provides that debate may only be brought to a close as provided under laws as in effect on January 3, 2025; by unanimous consent; or with the concurrence of at least three-fifths of all Senators.

The joint resolution provides that the amendment shall be valid when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

Under Article V of the Constitution, both chambers of Congress may propose an amendment by a vote of two-thirds of all Members present for such vote. A proposed amendment must be ratified by the states as prescribed in Article V and as specified by Congress.

Timeline

3 actions

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in House

    3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

4 cosponsors

Cosponsors

  • Democrat375%
  • Republican125%

Classification

Policy area

Congress

Legislative subjects

Constitution and constitutional amendmentsLegislative rules and procedureSenate

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 1 on 3 January 2025 to 4 on 7 November 2025.

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