The gentlewoman errs, the deadline for ratification is not part of the amendment, it is part of the resolution proposing the amendment. And if Congress can propose a deadline, it can revoke that proposal since it is not part of the amendment at all. Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Speier).
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