HJRES 150 · 95th Congress · Congress

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the term of office of Members of the House of Representatives shall be 4 years.

Introduced 1977-01-17· Sponsored by Rep. Lloyd, James F. [D-CA-35]· 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.(1977-01-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Stipulates that the House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every fourth year. Increases the term of office of a Representative to four years. Terminates the term of a Member of the House who is a candidate for a Senate term commencing in the calendar year in which a presidential term begins. Directs the executive authority of the State from which such Representative was chosen to issue writs of election for a special two-year term for a Member of the House to fill the vacancy created by the candidacy of such Member.…

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