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H.J.Res. 270 (97th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States forbidding any person from holding the office of Senator or the office of Representative for more than twelve consecutive calendar years.

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Introduced

28 May 1981

Last action

1 June 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Napier, John L. [R-SC-6], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Hartnett, Thomas F. [R-SC-1], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

11 May 2023

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Members of Congress from holding the office of Senator or Representative for more than 12 consecutive years.

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Timeline

  1. 28 May 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 May 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 May 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 June 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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