become law

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Carried over from the previous session and likely to become law later this year.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It is unlikely to become law until the 2027/28 session of parliament, according to The Financial Times.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It’s a big step forward, but there’s still significant uncertainty that the bill has time to become law this year.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

The bill could still become law if the legislature passes it again with a two-thirds majority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

While an enormous hurdle had been cleared, the suffragists knew their work was not done: Before the amendment would become law, three-fourths of the states needed to ratify it.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling