A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a four year term of office for Representatives in Congress, and to require that any Representative who officially declares his candidacy for election to the Senate immediately vacate his seat.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a four-year term of office for Members of the House of Representatives. Requires Representatives who declare candidacy for election to the Senate to vacate their seats in the House at the time of such declaration.

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Timeline

1. 3 February 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 February 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 February 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 10 February 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 February 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. McMillan, J. Alex [R-NC-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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