HJRES 185 · 98th Congress · Congress
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for four-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1983-03-11)
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Constitutional Amendment - Provides for staggered four-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives. Requires Representatives who file as candidates in Senate elections to relinquish their seats in the House before the beginning of the succeeding term of Congress. Requires the executive authority of the affected State to fill any such Representative vacancy by holding a special election. Prohibits Representatives required to relinquish their seats from being elected to such succeeding term of Congress.…
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