HJRES 203 · 95th Congress · Congress

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for 3-year terms for Representatives to the Congress, to limit the number of consecutive terms Representatives may serve, and to provide an age limit for Representatives.

Introduced 1977-01-26· Sponsored by Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-01-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that Members of the House of Representatives shall serve for a term of three years. States that any person who is a Representative for five consecutive terms may not be a Representative during the three-year period followed the fifth term with an exception for vacancies. Stipulates that no person may serve as a Representative after attaining the age of 75 or if attaining the age of 75 before the end of a term.…

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