House vote: H.J.Res. 79 // February 13, 2020
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
Sponsor: Jackie Speier (D-CA)
This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 232 | 53.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 183 | 42.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.5% |