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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 22, 2021Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
S.J.Res. 1

A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 22, 2021)

This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.

What just happenedMar 3, 2021

Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
51 cosponsors47 D2 R2 I
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  1. Mar 3, 2021Floor

    Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.

  2. Jan 22, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jan 22, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

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