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- H.J.RES.52
H.J.RES.52: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for 4-year terms for Representatives and limiting the service of Senators and Representatives to 12 years.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 11, 1995
- Latest Major Action March 15, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Increases the term of office for a Member of the House of Representatives to four years. Requires each such term to begin on the third day of January every two years after the years in which the term of the President begins. Prohibits a person from being a Senator or Representative for more than 12 years (excluding any terms for which a person is elected or appointed to fill a vacancy in such office).
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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For Further Action See H.J.Res.2.
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| Jan. 11, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Douglas Brian Peterson (D-Fla.) |