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

United States117th CongressHJRES-17House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 23, 2021

Summary

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.

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  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  2. Received in the Senate.

    Senate

  3. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Senate

  4. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12.

    Senate