H.J.Res. 12 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
H.J.Res. 12 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 4, 2021, sponsored by Ralph Norman with 83 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 83
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ralph Norman (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 82 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Mar 4, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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