HJRES 419 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a single six-year term of office for the President, Vice President, Senators, and Members of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-10-12· Sponsored by Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-10-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Establishes a single six-year term of office for the President, the Vice President, and Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Prohibits any person who has filled a vacancy in the office of President or as a Member of Congress for a period exceeding three years from being elected to a full term in such office. Prohibits any person who has served as President from being elected to the office of Vice President. Exempts the President and Vice President in office at the time of the ratification of this amendment from its provisions. Declares that the provisions limiting Members of Congress to one term of office shall apply to terms to which a person is elected after ratification of this amendment.…

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