A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for four-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for staggered four-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives. Requires Representatives who file as candidates in Senate elections to relinquish their seats in the House before the beginning of the succeeding term of Congress. Requires the executive authority of the affected State to fill any such Representative vacancy by holding a special election. Prohibits Representatives required to relinquish their seats from being elected to such succeeding term of Congress.

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Timeline

1. 3 January 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 January 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 March 1985

   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 January 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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