H.J.Res. 17 · 117th Congress

Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Introduced on Jan 21, 2021 by Jackie Speier (D-CA-14). 214 cosponsors, 1 of them from another party. Latest action (Mar 23, 2021): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jan 21, 2021
Cosponsors
214
1 from the other party
Policy area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Subjects

  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Due process and equal protection
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Women's rights

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Mar 17, 2021). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Jackie SpeierD-CA-14Sponsor

Democrats · 213

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

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  1. On Passage
    Mar 17, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 222–204

History

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  1. Jan 21, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Jan 21, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Jan 21, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
  5. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseRule H. Res. 233 passed House.
  6. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1419-1432)
  7. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
  8. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 17.
  9. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  10. Mar 17, 2021 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J.Res. 17, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Fischbach demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until at time to be announced.
  11. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1475-1476)
  12. Mar 17, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 82).(text: CR H1419)House · Roll call 82
  13. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H1419)House · Roll call 82
  14. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
  15. Mar 18, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate.
  16. Mar 22, 2021 · SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  17. Mar 23, 2021 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.

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