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Bill100th CongressFiled Jan 6, 1987Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.J.Res. 1

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for women and men.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 6, 1987)

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.

What just happenedFeb 9, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
52 cosponsors40 D12 R
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  1. Feb 9, 1987Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Jan 6, 1987IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jan 6, 1987IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate