Yes.
A unanimous consent decree is something that a senator can request. This will essentially speed up court proceedings and they are rarely denied.
Everyone is in complete agreement.
No, consent of at least 75% of the states is required.
Unanimous consent
The amendment and ratification process changed from requiring unanimous consent to a majority vote to facilitate a more practical and efficient governance structure. The Founding Fathers recognized that achieving unanimous approval would be nearly impossible, given the diverse interests and opinions of the states. By allowing amendments to be ratified by a majority, the process became more accessible, enabling necessary changes to the Constitution while still maintaining a level of consensus among the states. This shift aimed to balance flexibility with stability in the constitutional framework.
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Any amendment required unanimous consent of the states.
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