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

USA118th CongressHJRES-11| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2023
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (107)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)John S. Duarte (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-86
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill from Previous 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-20
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 116-12
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 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-60
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-71
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 117-69
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 117-66
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 117-18
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 117-12
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 117-6
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 115-6
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 115-20
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-17
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 28, 2023
Motion to Report Measure Defeated by the Yeas and Nays:: 17 - 19.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-86
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • Bill from Previous 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-20
    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 116-12
    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 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-60
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-71
    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 117-69
    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 117-66
    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 117-18
    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 117-12
    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 117-6
    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 115-6
    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 115-20
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-17
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 28, 2023
    Motion to Report Measure Defeated by the Yeas and Nays:: 17 - 19.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-3: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
  • SJRES 118-2: 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.
  • SJRES 118-1: A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

USA118th CongressHJRES-11| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2023
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-86
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill from Previous 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-20
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 116-12
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 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-60
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-71
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 117-69
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 117-66
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 117-18
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 117-12
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 117-6
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 115-6
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 115-20
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-17
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 28, 2023
Motion to Report Measure Defeated by the Yeas and Nays:: 17 - 19.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-86
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • Bill from Previous 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-20
    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 116-12
    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 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-60
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-71
    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 117-69
    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 117-66
    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 117-18
    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 117-12
    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 117-6
    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 115-6
    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 115-20
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-17
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 28, 2023
    Motion to Report Measure Defeated by the Yeas and Nays:: 17 - 19.
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (107)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)John S. Duarte (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mark Alford (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)George Santos (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-3: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
  • SJRES 118-2: 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.
  • SJRES 118-1: A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsHouse of RepresentativesMembers of CongressSenate