H.J.Res. 17 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
H.J.Res. 17 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 21, 2021, sponsored by Jackie Speier with 214 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 214
- 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: 213 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 21, 2021
- Passed the HouseMar 17, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12. (Mar 23, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 17, 2021 · Passed222–204
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendmentHouse · Mar 17, 2021
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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