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tritsofme

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2. Can a simple majority in Congress even remove a deadline that was set by a supermajority?

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat Dec 28, 2024, 04:23 PM

Dec 28

It’s not even clear that the deadline extension that was passed with a simple majority was ever valid.

I just don’t see this amendment coming back from the dead.

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The Path to Certifying the ERA Lies With Congress--Not the Archivist [View all] niyad Dec 28 OP

OK - a majority of House Members (218) must first sign a discharge petition for that purpose. walkingman Dec 28 #1

Can a simple majority in Congress even remove a deadline that was set by a supermajority? tritsofme Dec 28 #2

I think your right - it would more than likely have to start over but the thing walkingman Dec 28 #3

Rec'g just because snot Dec 28 #4