Bill Sponsor
House Joint Resolution 134
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 10, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 10, 2018
Latest Action
May 22, 2018
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
134
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.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to six terms and Members of the Senate to two terms.

This article shall not apply to any person who served as a Representative or as a Senator before the 115th Congress.

Text (1)
Actions (3)
05/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
05/10/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/10/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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