HJRES 697 · 95th Congress · Congress

A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for four-year staggered terms for Members of the House of Representatives, to provide that no person may be elected as Representative or Senator for more than three consecutive terms, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1978-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Cornell, Robert J. [D-WI-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1978-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Increases to four years the term of office for Members of the House of Representatives. Provides for staggered terms for Members of the House. States that no person may be elected as Representative or Senator for more than three consecutive terms.…

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