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I presume that Biden is making these proposals now to improve the chance that a Democrat will win the Presidency in 2024, and therefore get a shot at retaking the majority in the House and retaining the majority in the Senate.

I won’t discuss the wisdom of these proposals; many others have clearly explained why they are not wise, but I have been wondering what process would be needed to make them law.

From what I already knew and have read, the chances are slim and none. A Constitutional amendment would be required in one case, and super majority votes in Congress for the others. See the summary, below.

Here is his proposal, as outlined on whitehouse.gov:

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