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H.J.Res. 26 (99th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for a single six-year term for President and Vice President, and to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment to the Constitution.

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Introduced

3 January 1985

Last action

6 March 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

30 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - States that the President and Vice President shall hold a six-year term of office. Prohibits election more than once for either office. Prohibits a person elected to the Office of President from being elected to the Office of Vice President. Grants an exception to any person holding the office of President or Vice President at the time this amendment becomes operative, unless such person will have held the office of President or Vice President for an aggregate of more than ten years. Repeals the 22d amendment to the Constitution.

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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

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