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119-hjres-99119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that new States may be admitted to the United States upon a concurrence of two thirds of each house of Congress.

Sponsored By: Representative McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

Introduced

Summary

Requires two-thirds approval in both the House and the Senate to admit any new state. The resolution would add a new article to the Constitution stating that "New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union upon the Concurrence of two thirds of each House." The proposed amendment would become part of the Constitution only after ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Higher vote needed to add states

This joint resolution would amend the Constitution. New States could be admitted only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate agree. The change would take effect only if three-fourths of state legislatures ratify it. If adopted, this could make statehood harder for territories or regions seeking admission.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]

CA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 6/9/2025

Roll Call Votes

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