H.J.Res. 79 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
H.J.Res. 79 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Nov 8, 2019, sponsored by Jackie Speier with 224 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Nov 8, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 224
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jackie Speier (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 222 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 8, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 13, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Feb 13, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 13, 2020 · Passed232–183
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendmentHouse · Feb 13, 2020
More bills from Jackie Speier in the 116th Congress
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 116th Congress
- S. 2163: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 8354: Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020
- H.R. 5: Equality Act
- H.J.Res. 38: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
- H.R. 555: Disability Integration Act of 2019
- S. 593: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 616: Life at Conception Act
- H.R. 1450: Do No Harm Act
- H.R. 1636: Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act
- H.R. 2694: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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