HJRES 149 · 94th Congress · Constitutional amendments

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide 4-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1975-01-28· Sponsored by Rep. McClory, Robert [R-IL-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-01-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides for four-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives. Provides that no Member of a House of Congress shall be eligible for election as a Member of the other House for a term which is to begin before the expiration of the term of the office held by him unless, at least thirty days prior to such election, he shall have submitted a resignation from such office which shall become effective no later than the beginning of such term.…

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