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

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Bill Number

HJRES 17

Introduced

Jan 4, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Congress Congressional elections Constitution and constitutional amendments House of Representatives Members of Congress Senate

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a person from serving more than two consecutive terms as a Senator or six consecutive terms as a Representative.

Actions

Jan 11, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jan 4, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 4, 2017

Introduced in House

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