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- H.J.RES.26
H.J.RES.26: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to increase the term of service of Members of the House of Representatives from 2 years to 4 years.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 11, 2019
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 11, 2019
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment increasing the term of Members of the House of Representatives from two years to four years. This article shall apply to the first regularly scheduled general election of Representatives that occurs after ratification during a year in which there is no election for President and Vice President.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice.
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Jan. 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Marino (R-Pa.) |