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H.J.RES.20: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2019
- See the fourteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (3 Democrats, 53 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Members of the Senate to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this article do not count towards term limits.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) |