Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res.4) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upon legislation pending before the Senate may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the Senators.

House Votes

This measure sets up debate on a plan to amend the Constitution so that the U.S. Senate could only end debate on a bill if at least three‑fifths of Senators agree. In simple terms, it would make it harder to cut off debate and move to a vote in the Senate, requiring broader agreement to do so .

If a constitutional amendment like this ever took effect, it could slow down how quickly laws are passed and push lawmakers to find more common ground before a final vote. But this measure itself is about allowing the House to consider that plan; it does not change any rules by itself .

• Who is affected: Senators and, indirectly, anyone waiting on federal laws.
• What changes: Ending debate on a bill in the Senate would need at least 60% support, instead of a simple majority.
• When: This measure only sets up consideration; any real change would require a constitutional amendment to be approved and ratified later .