Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [HJR-43]
Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.
HJR-43: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Ms. Speier Asked Unanimous Consent That She Be Considered The First Sponsor Of H.j. Res. 43, Removing The Deadline For The Ratification Of The Equal Rights Amendment, A Bill Originally Introduced By Representative Robert Andrews Of New Jersey, For The Purposes Of Adding Cosponsors And Requesting Re-printings Pursuant To Clause 7 Of Rule 12. on 03/12/2014
HR-109: Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Subcommittee Consideration And Mark-up Session Held. on 06/19/2014
You have voted HR-109: Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights..
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate the "Gephardt rule". [HR-11]
Adds Rule XXX (Statutory Limit on Public Debt) to the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate the "Gephardt rule," repealed by H.Res. 5 (adopting the Rules of the House for the 112th Congress). (The Gephardt rule: (1) provided for an automatic engrossment and transmittal to the Senate of a joint resolution changing the public debt limit, upon the adoption of a congressional concurrent budget resolution; and (2) avoided a separate vote in the House on public debt-limit legislation.)
HR-11: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate the "Gephardt rule".
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Rules. on 01/03/2013
HR-112: Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 03/13/2013
You have voted HR-112: Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation..
HR-12: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that any extension of the public debt limit only be considered in a standalone bill.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Rules. on 01/03/2013
You have voted HR-12: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that any extension of the public debt limit only be considered in a standalone bill..
You have voted HR-167: Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being..
HR-174: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete work on a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Motion To Discharge Committee Filed By Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 113-3. ( ">discharge Petition Text With Signatures.) on 06/20/2013
You have voted HR-174: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete work on a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate..
HR-19: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E19) on 01/04/2013
You have voted HR-19: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)..