HJRES 80 · 109th Congress · Congress

Proposing an amendment the Constitution of the United States limiting the number of consecutive terms that a Senator or Representative may serve and providing for 4-year terms for Representatives.

Introduced 2006-03-02· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]· 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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(2006-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any person who has been: (1) a Senator for four full consecutive terms from again serving as a Senator; or (2) a Representative for 24 full consecutive years from again serving as a Representative. (Excludes terms that began before this Amendment becomes valid.) Requires Members of the House of Representatives to be elected every 4th year.…

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