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H.J.Res. 18 (106th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for 4-year terms for Representatives and to provide that no person may serve as a Representative for more than 12 years.

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Introduced

6 January 1999

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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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2 January 2025

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Increases the term of office of a Member of the House of Representatives to four years. Prohibits a person from serving more than 12 years as a Representative. Excludes time served by virtue of an election or appointment to fill a vacancy from being included in determining the number of years a person has served as a Representative.

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