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H.J.Res. 196 (101st)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for 4-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

14 March 1989

Last action

27 March 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

1 July 2021

Rule of law

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. 14 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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