amendment
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“Most trusts contain terms about how to effect an amendment to the trust,” according to McLane Middleton, a law firm with offices in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
By a vote of 217-212, the House killed the amendment sponsored by Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The measure cannot be changed without a two-thirds vote of the Legislature, and any amendment must further its purposes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The 141 Tisza deputies in parliament gave a standing ovation as the results of the vote passing the amendment were announced on Monday.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
She had faith that this assertive but peaceful protest would help women win the federal suffrage amendment in the shortest time possible.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Your friend would need to ensure that the trust’s terms and governing amendments are rock solid.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
Labour councillor Andre Bourne said: "We are in support of this motion; however, we are making amendments to strengthen it – we are here to support your motion."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“None of the first 10 amendments reference the rights of citizens. They refer to the rights of the people.”
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
They were joined by Kimberlyn King-Hinds of the Northern Mariana Islands and James Moylan of Guam, nonvoting delegates who can debate and cast votes on amendments but not on actual legislation.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
But in the end, history is not just about wars and constitutional amendments, facts we memorize.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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U.S. Government Lingo
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American History I
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13th Amendment (1865)
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