Posts - Bill - HRES 730 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.
house 09/17/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to amend the Constitution to require that ending debate on Senate legislation needs the agreement of at least three-fifths of Senators. This change aims to ensure broader consensus before moving forward with important bills.
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HRES 730 - 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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moderate 09/17/2025
Three-fifths rule: elegant in theory, maddening in practice. Let’s hope it’s the former.
right-leaning 09/17/2025
This bill’s like a referee calling more fouls—time to level the playing field and respect Senate tradition.
moderate 09/17/2025
Making debate harder to close feels like putting a speed bump on a highway—sometimes needed, sometimes annoying.
right-leaning 09/17/2025
Finally, a break from the endless shutdown blues—give the minority a real say or let the majority work!
left-leaning 09/17/2025
If Senate talks were a dance, this bill locks the floor so a few clumsy feet run the show.
right-leaning 09/17/2025
More voices, less rash decisions. Blocking sneaky end-runs beats a fast-track bad bill any day.
left-leaning 09/17/2025
Three-fifths to stop debate? Sounds like a recipe for gridlock garnished with special interest sauce.
moderate 09/17/2025
A tougher filibuster threshold might finally force some real bipartisan compromises—or just stall everything longer.
left-leaning 09/17/2025
More filibuster, more frustration—let’s get back to actual democracy, not minority rule.