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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.

USA119th CongressSJRES-1| Senate 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (19)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on Members of Congress. Specifically, it would restrict individuals from serving more than three terms as a Representative in the House and no more than two terms as a Senator. The proposal clarifies that filling a vacancy counts as a full term if the Representative serves for more than one year or the Senator serves for more than three years. Importantly, any terms served before the amendment's ratification would not be considered when determining eligibility for future elections or appointments under these new limits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-1
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-27
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-3
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-2
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-51
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.
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-1
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-27
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-3
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-2
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-51
    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.


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

Related Bills

  • 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.
  • HJRES 119-12: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
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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.

USA119th CongressSJRES-1| Senate 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on Members of Congress. Specifically, it would restrict individuals from serving more than three terms as a Representative in the House and no more than two terms as a Senator. The proposal clarifies that filling a vacancy counts as a full term if the Representative serves for more than one year or the Senator serves for more than three years. Importantly, any terms served before the amendment's ratification would not be considered when determining eligibility for future elections or appointments under these new limits.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-1
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-27
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-3
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-2
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-51
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.
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 7, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-1
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-27
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-3
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-2
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-51
    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.


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 7, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (19)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Josh Hawley (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • 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.
  • HJRES 119-12: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsHouse of RepresentativesMembers of CongressSenate