SJRES 1
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting 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 any Representative from serving more than three terms and any Senator from serving more than two terms. The amendment would take effect after being ratified by three-fourths of the states, and would not apply to terms already begun at the time of ratification.
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.
- The amendment will not apply to terms already in progress.
- Ratification requires approval by three-fourths of the states.
- The amendment is proposed as a constitutional amendment.
Who is affected
- Members of Congress (Representatives and Senators)
- State Legislatures (regarding ratification)
- Eligible voters (who will elect or appoint members of Congress)
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
S. J. RES. 1
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting 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 by the Congress:
No person who has served 3 terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than 1 year.
No person who has served 2 terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than 3 years.
No term beginning before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining eligibility for election or appointment under this article.