Sentence examples for idea of amending from inspiring English sources

As a lesbian in a long-term relationship, Margaret Leber objects to the idea of amending the Constitution to ban same-sex marriage.

The recent Empowered Communities: Empowered People report from the Wunan Foundation floated the idea of amending the constitution to establish a consultative body of Indigenous Australians.

The idea of amending the Bankruptcy Code to make it a better alternative for handling the failure of a large financial firm is also driven by the operation of another important provision in the Dodd-Frank Act.

Many politicians and an increasing number of other Americans, even those opposed to gays' marrying, find the idea of amending the Constitution to deny rights to a particular group of people objectionable.

Even so, some who oppose gay marriage -- and opposition on that point was nearly unanimous -- said the idea of amending the Constitution to restrict the aspirations of a group of people was troubling.

Discarding the idea of amending the Articles of Confederation, the assembly set about drawing up a new scheme of government but found itself divided, delegates from small states (those without claims to unoccupied western lands) opposing those from large states over the apportionment of representation.

Instead of amending it, they fired him".

Regarding the several other ideas to amend the Constitution: some would do the minimum necessary to enable Congress to limit corporate dominance of our elections.

I continue amending my idea of fulfillment as I go.

If you must break one of the provisions, tell the person as far in advance as you can and include an idea for an amended provision that will get you back on a repayment schedule as soon as possible.

Only 37% liked the idea of giving lawmakers the authority to amend an initiative after it has passed, even if the measure's proponent agrees.