Only 33 have achieved the two-thirds vote out of more than 10,000 proposals.
congressional pay
Ratified 12/15/1791 Proposed 9/25/1789
the 27th~
The 27th
The 27th Amendment to the Constitution, proposed in 1789, was ratified in 1992. It reads:No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened.
About 203 years. It was proposed in 1789 and ratified in 1992.
About 203 years. It was proposed in 1789 and ratified in 1992.
About 203 years. It was proposed in 1789 and ratified in 1992.
Proposed 9/25/1789 Ratified 12/15/1791
It was passed by Congress on September 25, 1789. It was ratified on December 15, 1791.
Proposed 9/25/1789 Ratified 12/15/1791
proposal date September 25, 1789 enactment date December 15, 1791