SJRES 13 · 97th Congress · Congress

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to Senators and Representatives and the number of terms either may serve.

Introduced 1981-01-19· Sponsored by Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.(1982-06-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of office for Members of the Senate to six years and prohibits such Members from being elected more than twice. Provides that the term of office of Members of the House of Representatives shall be two years and prohibits such Members from being elected more than six times.…

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