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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.

USA119th CongressHJRES-12| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2025
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (111)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Robert F. Onder (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)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)John James (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Matt Van Epps (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Randy Fine (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution to establish term limits for Members of Congress. Specifically, it would make a person ineligible for election to the House of Representatives after serving three terms and ineligible for election or appointment to the Senate after serving two terms . For the purpose of these limits, filling a vacancy for more than one year in the House or more than three years in the Senate would count as a full term. Importantly, any terms served prior to the ratification date of this proposed amendment would not be taken into account when determining a Member's eligibility.
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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 118-11
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 118-32
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 118-20
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 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-5
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 118-51
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 115-6
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 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 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 118-11
    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 118-32
    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 118-20
    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 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-5
    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 118-51
    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 115-6
    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 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

Related Bills

  • SJRES 119-1: 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.
  • SJRES 119-2: 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.

USA119th CongressHJRES-12| House 
| Updated: 1/6/2025
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution to establish term limits for Members of Congress. Specifically, it would make a person ineligible for election to the House of Representatives after serving three terms and ineligible for election or appointment to the Senate after serving two terms . For the purpose of these limits, filling a vacancy for more than one year in the House or more than three years in the Senate would count as a full term. Importantly, any terms served prior to the ratification date of this proposed amendment would not be taken into account when determining a Member's eligibility.
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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 118-11
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 118-32
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 118-20
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 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-5
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 118-51
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 115-6
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 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 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 118-11
    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 118-32
    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 118-20
    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 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-5
    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 118-51
    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 115-6
    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 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (111)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Robert F. Onder (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)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)John James (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Brian Jack (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Matt Van Epps (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)Mike Haridopolos (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Josh Riley (Democratic)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Randy Fine (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)Addison P. McDowell (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Tom Barrett (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • SJRES 119-1: 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.
  • SJRES 119-2: 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
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