Sentence examples for approve an amendment from inspiring English sources

First, two-thirds of both the Senate and House must approve an amendment, and then at least 38 states must ratify the change.

The House did, however, approve an amendment to increase funding for debt relief for the world's poorest nations, to meet Mr. Clinton's request of $225 million.

Just days before Mr. Obama announced his change of position, voters here in North Carolina became the 31st state to approve an amendment to the State Constitution banning same-sex marriage.

All of the states that require going to the legislature demand super-majorities (60%+) and/or at least two consecutively elected legislatures to approve an amendment for it to reach the popular ballot.

Last year Vice President Al Gore cast a tie-breaking vote in the United States Senate to approve an amendment sponsored by Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, Democrat of New Jersey, that would have closed the loophole.

Meanwhile, Ms. Levinthal asked members of the exhibitions and collections committee at the Heckscher to approve an amendment to the museum's collection management policy, which sets the institution's mission and protocols.

South Dakota voters approved an amendment banning the practice in 2006.

North Carolina voters approved an amendment that makes discrimination an official part of their state constitution.

And, this month, New York approved an amendment to allow seven casinos in the state.

Voters approved an amendment that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

Voters approved an amendment that will allow Gov. Bill Richardson to appoint a state secretary of education.