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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.

9/18/2025, 8:48 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 730

The bill designated as H.Res. 730 in the 119th Congress, titled "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," aims to address the process of closing debates on legislation in the Senate by requiring the agreement of at least three-fifths of Senators. The bill sets out a procedural framework for ensuring extended debate on Senate bills, particularly emphasizing the threshold for closure that would be necessary for passage. It includes details on the proposed amendment to the Constitution, seeking to modify the requirements for ending debates on pending Senate legislation.

Current Status of Bill HRES 730

Bill HRES 730 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2025. Bill HRES 730 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2025.  Bill HRES 730's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of September 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 730

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 730

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Alternate Title(s) of 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.
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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