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- H.J.RES.6
H.J.RES.6: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the terms of offices of Members of Congress and increasing the term of Representatives to four years.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 5, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Increases the term of office of Members of the House of Representatives to four years. Prohibits persons from being elected to the office of Representative more than three times and to the office of Senator more than twice. Exempts persons serving upon ratification of this amendment provided such a person continues service without an interruption.
(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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| Jan. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Howard Coble (R-N.C.) |