HJRES 52 · 104th Congress · Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for 4-year terms for Representatives and limiting the service of Senators and Representatives to 12 years.

Introduced 1995-01-11· Sponsored by Rep. Peterson, Douglas (Pete) [D-FL-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: For Further Action See H.J.Res.2.(1995-03-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Increases the term of office for a Member of the House of Representatives to four years. Requires each such term to begin on the third day of January every two years after the years in which the term of the President begins. Prohibits a person from being a Senator or Representative for more than 12 years (excluding any terms for which a person is elected or appointed to fill a vacancy in such office).…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (4)

3 Democrats1 Republican