What percentage of each house of Congress must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to be considered for ratification?

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Adalynn Mcgrath

16 June, 21:24

What percentage of each house of Congress must approve a proposed Constitutional amendment for it to be considered for ratification?

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two-thirds

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While there are two ways, only one has ever been used. All 27 Amendments have been ratified after two-thirds of the House and Senate approve of the proposal and send it to the states for a vote. Then, three-fourths of the states must affirm the proposed Amendment.