HJRES 184 · 102th Congress · Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for staggered four-year terms for Representatives, to permit the Congress to regulate expenditures in elections for Federal office, and to require a Representative who becomes a candidate for the office of Senator to vacate his seat in the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1991-03-07· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1992-04-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides for staggered four-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives. Authorizes the Congress to limit and regulate expenditures with respect to elections for Federal office. Provides that if a Representative becomes a candidate for election to the office of Senator, such Representative's seat shall be vacated upon the date of such election.…

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