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

USA116th CongressHJRES-12| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator before the 116th Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-6
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-134
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-101
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-7
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-24
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-6
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-134
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-101
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-7
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-24
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.


  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HJRES 116-16: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
  • HJRES 116-4: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
  • HJRES 116-29: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

USA116th CongressHJRES-12| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2019
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator before the 116th Congress.
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-6
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-134
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-101
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-7
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-24
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-6
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-134
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-101
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-7
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-24
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.


  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HJRES 116-16: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
  • HJRES 116-4: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
  • HJRES 116-29: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsHouse of RepresentativesMembers of CongressSenate