A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

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17 cosponsors · 14 D, 2 R, 1 I

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What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 22, 2012

Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.

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About this bill and sources

Official title: A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Latest action (Mar 22, 2012): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 22, 2012

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.