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H.J.Res. 78 (97th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit to eighteen the number of years Senators and Representatives may serve.

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Introduced

6 January 1981

Last action

17 February 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

11 May 2023

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Senators or Representatives from serving more than eighteen years in the Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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