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H.J.Res. 1162 (95th)

A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Members of the House of Representatives shall serve terms of four years and that such Members may not serve more than three consecutive terms.

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Introduced

6 October 1978

Last action

6 October 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. McCormack, Mike [D-WA-4], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

1 August 2024

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that Members of the House of Representatives shall serve for terms of four years and that such Members may not serve more than three consecutive terms.

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Timeline

  1. 6 October 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 October 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 October 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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