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.
Sponsored By: Representative Fitzpatrick
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Summary
Would reinstate a three-fifths (60%) cloture rule for ending debate on Senate measures and motions. It would limit closing debate to laws in effect on January 3, 2025, unanimous consent, or the concurrence of three-fifths of Senators, and it would exclude Presidential nominations from this rule.
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- Senators and majorities: Would require three-fifths (60%) support to close debate on most measures and motions, making it harder for a bare majority to force votes.
- Legislative process: Preserves whatever cloture procedures and statutes exist on January 3, 2025 as alternative paths to end debate, so existing statutory rules could still apply.
- Presidential nominations: Explicitly excludes Presidential nominations, leaving nominations governed by the rules or laws that apply at the time.
- States and ratification: Would become effective only after ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Fitzpatrick
PA • R
Cosponsors
Golden (ME)
ME • D
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Suozzi
NY • D
Sponsored 10/3/2025
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