H.J.Res. 53 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.
H.J.Res. 53 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jun 9, 2005, sponsored by Candice S. Miller with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 9, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Requires Representatives to be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by counting the number of persons in each State who are U.S. citizens.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Candice S. Miller (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 9, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Jul 1, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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