HJRES-17 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-23CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.Senate
2021-03-22CalendarsRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2021-03-18IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2021-03-17FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-03-17VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 204 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H1419)House floor actions
2021-03-17FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1475-1476)House floor actions
2021-03-17FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2021-03-17FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2021-03-17FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 17.House floor actions
2021-03-17FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2021-03-17FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1419-1432)House floor actions
2021-03-16FloorRule H. Res. 233 passed House.House floor actions
2021-03-16FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2021-01-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2021-01-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jackie Speier [D] (CA-14)
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Policy Area :

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
See Subjects
  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Women's rights
  • Due process and equal protection
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

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