amendment
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Passing an amendment takes a two-thirds majority as a first step.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
The amendment, which was not moved to a vote, was signed by more than 60 MPs.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Although it was Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs who formally introduced the resolution, Wednesday marked the first time in 30 years that a House speaker has led the charge on proposing a constitutional amendment.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
"The amendment and the National Suicide Prevention Bill are two halves of one reform," said Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, of the Nigeria Suicide Prevention Advocacy Working Group.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The repetitions of Vandara’s accusations were recited, and the defender again and again reiterated the amendment that said exceptions could be made.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67 as part of the 1983 amendments to the program, with the increase gradually phased in over decades.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Promoters said the bill would complement proposed amendments to the country's existing mental health laws.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
In the end, the high court’s directions did not change Hittner’s determination that the law violates the 1st and 14th amendments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Speaking on Monday, Sir Chris said the government would be tabling amendments to the legislation in the "next few days".
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
“You get paid to teach government. The first, second, and third amendments to the Constitution. Stuff like that. Why don’t you just dive right in?”
From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz
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