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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.

USA119th CongressSJRES-2| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2025
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-21
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-2
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-21
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-2
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • January 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

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.
  • 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 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.

USA119th CongressSJRES-2| Senate 
| Updated: 1/8/2025
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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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-21
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-2
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-21
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-2
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • January 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Judiciary Committee

Economics and Public Finance

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.
  • 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
AppropriationsCongressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsGeneral taxation mattersHouse of RepresentativesIncome tax creditsIncome tax deductionsIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSenateUser charges and fees