United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 51 (97th)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit service by Representatives, Senators, and Federal judges.
Introduced
5 January 1981
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
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11 May 2023
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits: (1) Representatives from serving more than ten years during any 12-year period; (2) Senators from serving more than 12 years during any 14 year period; and (3) judges of the Supreme Court or an inferior court from serving more than ten years during any 12-year period.
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1 official file
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 5 January 1981
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-joint-resolution/51
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/97/hjres/51