House Joint Resolution 11
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 9, 2023
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
11
Congress
118
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
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.
January 9, 2023
09/28/2023
Defeated Measure by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 19.
09/28/2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
01/09/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/09/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 17, 2024 11:49:32 PM