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US HJRes66

US HJRes66
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


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Introduced
11/18/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve..

AI Summary

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to limit the number of terms individuals can serve in Congress. Specifically, it would prevent anyone from being elected to the House of Representatives after serving three terms, with a term counted if a vacancy is filled for more than one year. Similarly, it would prohibit individuals from being elected or appointed to the Senate after serving two terms, with a term counted if a vacancy is filled for more than three years. Importantly, this amendment would not affect anyone already serving as a Member of Congress at the time the amendment is ratified.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 11/01/2022)

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