Sentence examples for amendment fall from inspiring English sources

The Republicans who support the amendment fall into two categories: Embattled incumbents seeking political cover on the gun issue amid tough reelection fights, and veteran senators eager to assert themselves by enacting compromise legislation.

For example, if you are amending the Robinson Family Trust, which was executed on June 2 , 1998 you might title the Amendment, "May 13 , 2012Amendment to the Robinson Family Trust dated June 2 , 1998.

The Fourteenth Amendment (1868) granted African Americans citizenship, and the Fifteenth Amendment (1870) guaranteed their right to vote.

Voters approved the plan as a constitutional amendment last fall.

The workers' contract became open to amendment four years ago.

Twelfth Amendment, amendment (1804) to the Constitution of the United States repealing and revising presidential election procedures.

Eighteenth Amendment, amendment (1919) to the Constitution of the United States imposing the federal prohibition of alcohol.

Sixteenth Amendment, amendment (1913) to the Constitution of the United States permitting a federal income tax.

The 12th Amendment (1804) provided that electors cast separate ballots for president and vice president.

The Legislature adopted the amendment last year, giving his administration some leverage with the tribes.

Senator Mark Udall, Democrat of Colorado, introduced a very sensible amendment this week, with Mr. Leahy's backing.