H.J.Res. 6 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
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. 6 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 4, 2007, sponsored by Candice S. Miller with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- 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: 3 Democrats, 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Feb 2, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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