ERA Clears First Hurdle in Oklahoma House Vote Soon
The Equal Rights Amendment cleared the House Constitutional Revision Committee on a 9-2 vote and heads to the Oklahoma House calendar. Rep. Charles Morgan, sponsor, aims for a Wednesday floor vote, claiming about 50 firm yes votes and potential to reach 53 or 54. Opponent Rep. John Monks says he has 52 solid no votes.
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ERA vote timing discussed amid ratification drive
Morgan preferred a midweek vote to avoid weekend pressure. The ERA has 35 state ratifications, and 38 are needed by March 21, 1979 to become part of the U.S. Constitution.
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