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           By Mr. RATCLIFFE:
       H.J. Res. 51.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article V of the Constitution, which grants Congress the 
     authority, whenever two thirds of both Houses deem it 
     necessary, to propose amendments to the Constitution.

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