Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for 3-year terms for Representatives to the Congress, to limit the number of consecutive terms Representatives may serve, and to provide an age limit for Senators and Representatives.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that Members of the House of Representatives shall serve for a term of three years. States that any person who is a Representative for five consecutive terms may not be a Representative during the three-year period following the fifth term with an exception for vacancies. Stipulates that no person may serve as a Senator or Representative after attaining the age of 75 or if attaining the age of 75 before the end of a term.

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Timeline

1. 10 August 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 August 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 August 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 August 1976

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Sponsors

• Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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