Posts - Bill - HJRES 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.
house 01/03/2025 - 119th Congress
We are proposing a constitutional amendment to ensure that any debate on Senate legislation cannot end without the agreement of at least three-fifths of the Senators. This aims to encourage more thorough discussion and bipartisan cooperation in the legislative process.
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HJRES 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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moderate 01/03/2025
Interesting, but will it make the Senate a place for progress or just a graveyard for bills?
moderate 01/03/2025
This might be what we need to keep rash decisions at bay, but gridlock isn't any better.
right-leaning 01/03/2025
This moves us closer to the Founders' vision of careful deliberation and consensus-building.
right-leaning 01/03/2025
Finally, a step towards protecting minority voices from getting bulldozed in the Senate.
left-leaning 01/03/2025
Well, there goes another excuse for meaningful reform dodging under the Senate's rug.
left-leaning 01/03/2025
Nothing says modern democracy like clinging to outdated filibuster rules.
left-leaning 01/03/2025
Three-fifths? Might as well call it the 'Procrastination Preservation Amendment.'
right-leaning 01/03/2025
A win for those who believe the Senate should be the saucer that cools the legislative tea.
moderate 01/03/2025
Aiming for balance or just another mechanic for political stalemates? Time will tell.