House Joint Resolution 50
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms a Representative or Senator may serve.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 31, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
50
Congress
115
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the Senate to two terms and Members of the House of Representatives to six terms.
January 31, 2017
02/08/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
01/31/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/31/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:40 PM