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HJRES 12119th CongressIn Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Introduced: Jan 6, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-South Carolina)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.J. Res. 12 proposes a constitutional amendment that limits Members of Congress to a maximum of three terms in the House and two terms in the Senate, with specific provisions for vacancy appointments and ratification requirements.
Key Points
- 1House members capped at three terms; Senate members capped at two terms
- 2Vacancy appointments count as a full term if serving more than one year (House) or three years (Senate)
- 3Amendment requires ratification by three‑quarters of the states within seven years
Impact Areas
Current and prospective Members of CongressVoters and political partiesLegislative continuity and institutional memory
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