Rep.-elect Don Leonard of Ohio said Tuesday that “senior members of the Democratic House” have threatened to make his life “a living hell” unless he backs, without conditions, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to be the next Speaker of the House.

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    thank you,

    Amendments are not vetoable, but 2/3rds of both chambers required to propose. Then 38 states need both legislatures to vote for it. (50%). No governor veto.

    already been ratified by twenty-five of the necessary thirty-eight states

    The non binding state resolutions are promising, but ratification happens only after congress proposes amendment.

    This is significantly related to the Israel first rule over America issue, and congressional leadership devoted to perpetuating it. Money failed this mid term, and most Americans understand Israel’s war on Iran is a US collapse threat. But unlimited Israel money still wins/keeps some politicians for them.

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      ratification happens only after congress proposes amendment.

      Quite right; I meant to say “ready to ratify.” Fortunately the site gets it right. Thank you for the correction.