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S.J.Res. 6

Referred to Committee

A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Introduced 1/25/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

1/25/2019 • Senate

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.

Introduced in Senate • 1/25/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Constitution and constitutional amendmentsDue process and equal protectionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationWomen's rights

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (49)

Party Breakdown

45
Democrats
2
Republicans
2
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]

Democrat • MD

Sponsored 1/25/2019

Cosponsors (48)

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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

R-AK

Joined 1/25/2019

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Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

R-ME

Joined 2/25/2019

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Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

D-VA

Joined 11/18/2019

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Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

D-VA

Joined 11/18/2019

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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

D-OR

Joined 11/21/2019