United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 259 (98th)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for four-year terms for Representatives, and to prohibit the candidacy of Representatives for the office of Senator.
Introduced
3 May 1983
Last action
6 May 1983 · Referred
Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Sponsors
Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]
Subjects
Rule of law
Source updated
29 June 2021
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Provides for staggered four-year terms for Members of the House of Representatives. Prohibits a Representative, during an elected term, from being a candidate for the office of Senator.
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Timeline
3 May 1983
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 May 1983
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
3 May 1983
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 May 1983
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Source: Committee
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Documents
1 official file
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 May 1983
Sponsors
- Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-joint-resolution/259
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/hjres/259
- us · 98-hjres-259 · source updated 29 June 2021