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US HJRes69

US HJRes69
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
02/01/2022
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 eight terms, with a special rule that filling a vacancy for over a year counts as a full term. Similarly, it would prohibit individuals from being elected or appointed to the Senate after serving three terms, with a rule that filling a vacancy for over three years counts as a full term. Importantly, this amendment would not affect individuals already serving as Members 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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