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H.J.Res. 203 (103rd)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit terms of Representatives and Senators and to place requirements on Representatives who seek election to the Senate.

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Introduced

26 May 1993

Last action

1 June 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Coppersmith, Sam [D-AZ-1], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Smith, Nick [R-MI-7], Rep. Hobson, David L. [R-OH-7]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

2 January 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Establishes a four-year term of office for the House of Representatives (with a two-year first term for a portion of the Members elected under the first four-year election). Limits a person to: (1) two terms as a Senator; and (2) four terms, or three four-year terms, as a Member of the House. Prohibits a Member of the House from qualifying as a Senate candidate unless he or she: (1) is in the final year of House office; or (2) has resigned from the House.

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Timeline

  1. 26 May 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 May 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1374)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 May 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 May 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 June 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 26 May 1993

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    Introduced in House · EN · 26 May 1993

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 26 May 1993

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