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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the number of consecutive terms members of Congress can serve. For Senators, the amendment would restrict individuals to two consecutive terms, after which they would be ineligible to serve in the Senate for one year. For Representatives, the limit would be five consecutive terms, with a similar one-year ineligibility period thereafter. The resolution includes important provisions about how to calculate consecutive terms: any term served to fill a vacancy would not count towards the term limit if the period of service is less than three years for Senators or one year for Representatives. Additionally, the amendment specifies that any term that began before the amendment's ratification would not be counted when determining consecutive terms. To become part of the Constitution, the amendment would require ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years of its submission. This proposed amendment aims to introduce term limits for members of Congress, potentially reducing career politicians and promoting legislative turnover.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/120/all-info