HJRES 12
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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Bill overview
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would limit the number of terms that members of Congress can serve. Specifically, it would prevent Representatives from serving more than three terms and Senators from serving more than two terms. The amendment would take effect after being ratified by three-fourths of the states.
Key provisions
- Representatives may serve no more than three terms.
- Senators may serve no more than two terms.
- Vacancy fills count as a term for term limits.
- Elections for vacancies count as a term for term limits.
- The amendment does not apply to terms beginning after ratification.
- Ratification requires approval by three-fourths of the states.
- The amendment is subject to the procedures outlined in Article V of the Constitution.
Who is affected
- Members of Congress (Representatives and Senators)
- State Legislatures (regarding ratification)
- Eligible voters in each state
Notable changes
- Establishes term limits for Representatives and Senators.
- Defines how vacancies are counted towards term limits.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. J. RES. 12
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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.
That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: