To approve a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution, a two-thirds majority is required in both houses of Congress. This means that at least 67 out of 100 senators and at least 290 out of 435 representatives must vote in favor of the amendment. Once this threshold is met, the amendment can then be sent to the states for ratification.
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The Fourteenth Amendment was proposed by Congress in 1866 and ratified by the states in 1868.
An amendment to the Constitution can be proposed in two ways; either through Congress or through a Constitutional Convention.
Bill of rights first amendment
The 24th amendment was proposed by Congress to the states on August 29, 1962 and was ratified by the states on January 23, 1964
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More than half.
Congress cannot amend the US Constitution on its own authority. A 2/3 vote by both houses may authorize that a proposed amendment be sent to the states for ratification. If 3/4 of the states ratify the amendment it becomes effective.
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The states vote on the amendment.
The Congress
Taking the route you proposed, once Congress passes a proposed amendment, the amendment is subsequently proposed to State Legislatures. 3/4 of the State Legislatures must pass in order for the amendment to be added to the Constitution. --Charlie G.
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Amendments are proposed by a two-thirds vote from Congress. An amendment can also be proposed by a convention called by Congress, if two-thirds of the states request it.