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.

United States119th CongressSJRES-2Senate
Updated: Jan 8, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution proposes significant amendments to the United States Constitution, aiming to alter the balance of power and congressional tenure. One proposed amendment would grant the President line-item veto authority , allowing the executive to reduce or disapprove specific appropriations within bills or joint resolutions. If the President exercises this power, the objected portions would be returned to Congress for separate consideration. Another key amendment introduces term limits for Members of Congress , restricting Representatives to six terms and Senators to two terms. Importantly, any terms served before the ratification of this amendment would not count towards these limits. A third amendment mandates a two-thirds affirmative vote from the membership of both the House and Senate for any legislation that imposes new taxes or fees, or raises existing ones. Such tax legislation would also be required to contain no other subject, ensuring focused debate on fiscal matters.

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  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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