A JOINT RESOLUTION providing for ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning congressional apportionment.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify details about the content or effects of the proposed amendment beyond ratification.

Resolution to Ratify a Constitutional Amendment About Congressional Apportionment

This resolution aims to approve an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that deals with how members of Congress are divided among states.

What This Bill Does

• It asks for approval of a new constitutional amendment about congressional apportionment.
• Provides for ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning congressional apportionment.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who vote for members of Congress
• Members of Congress and their staff

Terms To Know

Constitutional Amendment

A change or addition to the U.S. Constitution that needs approval from a majority of states.

Congressional Apportionment

The process of dividing seats in the House of Representatives among the states based on population.

Limits and Unknowns

• It is not clear how many states will ratify this amendment.
• This resolution only starts the process; it does not make changes by itself.

Official Summary Text

A JOINT RESOLUTION providing for ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution
of the United States concerning congressional apportionment.
Ratification of amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Current Bill Text

A JOINT RESOLUTION providing for ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution
of the United States concerning congressional apportionment.

Ratification of amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Provides for ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning congressional apportionment.