HJRES4119th Congress

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

Introduced

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.

Bill Overview

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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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