H.J.Res. 141 Introduced Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the concurrence of two-thirds of both Houses of Congress for the admission of new States into the Union.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] Introduced January 21, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action January 21, 2026

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  1. Jan 21, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 21, 2026 Introduced in House

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