Sentence examples for amendment aimed at from inspiring English sources

Minnesota rejected an amendment aimed at banning same-sex marriage from the state's constitution.

On Feb. 20, 1933, Congress proposed the Twenty-first Amendment, aimed at rescinding prohibition, and in April Pres.

Over all, however, there was real progress, although a constitutional amendment aimed at further reform could too easily undercut the governor's traditional authority to shape the budget.

HOUSTON — An Oklahoma constitutional amendment aimed at stopping the use of Islamic law in its courts was dealt a serious blow on Monday when a federal judge temporarily blocked the state from putting it into effect.

But the Socialist president, seeking to show himself as strong and uncompromising, sparked surprise when he vowed to enshrine the measure in the constitution as part of a wide-ranging amendment aimed at stepping up the fight against terrorism.

Lord Lester, who has spearheaded the campaign for libel reform, has tabled a third amendment aimed at putting belt and braces on legislation which bars local authorities from suing their critics.

That was the bill passed today by the Senate, with amendments aimed at reducing tire waste.

B1 Pornography Laws Upheld A state appeals panel upheld New York City amendments aimed at regulating the sex shop industry more tightly.

Since the Kelo ruling, no fewer than 34 states have passed laws or constitutional amendments aimed at curbing the abuse of eminent domain.

Supporters of net neutrality have accused the European Union of undermining its own net neutrality laws after MEPs voted down amendments aimed at closing loopholes.

CHOICE Senators Wyden and Collins and Senator Evan Bayh, Democrat of Indiana, have put forward amendments aimed at increasing health insurance choices across the board.