amendments

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The votes came as the Senate began a “vote-a-rama,” during which lawmakers were expected to propose a stream of amendments to the immigration bill on various topics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The law made congressional approval of states of emergency mandatory, and also gave lawmakers the right to propose amendments to prevent abuses.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

If she is listed as a beneficiary on the trust, she will have a legal right to receive reasonable information, including financial statements, real‑estate sale contracts and copies of the trust and any amendments.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

There will, no doubt, be multiple amendments amidst intense parliamentary scrutiny - and that's not to mention the job cuts and disruption of the administrative shake-up that comes with it.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The president cannot force the passage of constitutional amendments, which must be passed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratified by three-quarters of the state legislatures.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling