HJRES 141 United States House · 119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the concurrence of two-thirds of both Houses of Congress for the admission of new States into the Union.

This proposed constitutional amendment would require two-thirds approval in both the House and Senate to admit new states into the Union, raising the current standard from a simple majority vote. It directly affects Congress when considering statehood applications, as it would mandate a higher voting threshold for new state admissions. The amendment also includes a seven-year ratification deadline for states to approve the change. As a procedural constitutional change, it does not alter direct policies for citizens or states seeking admission.
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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