In this video lesson, explore Article V of the Constitution and the amendment process. This publication attempts to fill a gap in the body of research detailing Texas constitutional history.A simple majority vote is required during one legislative session for the Arizona State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. It gives electors to the District of Columbia – the capital city of the United States – so that it may participate in presidential elections. Senate report on PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES RELATING TO CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES INTENDED TO AFFECT ELECTIONS. Hundreds of proposed amendments to the United States Constitution are introduced during each session of the United States Congress. Constitutional Amendments – Amendment 23 – "Extending the Vote to the District of Columbia". Collectively, members of the House and Senate typically propose around 200 amendments during each two-year term of Congress. Congress selects the mode of ratification. Equal representation in the Senate is not subject to amendment.