H.J.RES.2: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the number of terms of office of Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Bill Cosponsors

142 (7 Democrats, 135 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person who has been elected for a full term to the Senate two consecutive times shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate for a third consecutive term. Provides that no person who has been elected for a full term to the House of Representatives six consecutive times shall be eligible for election to the House for a seventh consecutive term. Considers service for more than half of a...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-67.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
For Further Action See H.J.Res.73.
Jan. 4, 1995

Introduced in the House by Bill McCollum (R-Fla.)

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