# 119-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.

119-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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-730
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-17
- Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Expedited House consideration of a constitutional amendment to require a three-fifths cloture rule in the Senate.** This resolution would fast-track consideration of H.J. Res. 4 by waiving points of order and limiting debate on the House floor. - House members: The resolution would limit debate on H.J. Res. 4 to one hour split between Representative Fitzpatrick (or a designee) and an opponent, allow only one motion to recommit, and waive most points of order. This creates a short, controlled window for floor debate and amendments. - Senate and the legislative process: H.J. Res. 4 would propose a constitutional amendment stating that debate on Senate legislation may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of at least three-fifths of Senators. That change would set a clear, fixed threshold for ending debate in the Senate.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3001: To advance commonsense priorities.
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1923: Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3338: MARKET CHOICE Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-730 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/730)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-3001: To advance commonsense priorities.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3001)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-1923: Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1923)
- [119-hr-3338: MARKET CHOICE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3338)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-730 (as of 2026-04-21).