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S.J.Res. 137 (93rd)

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to eligibility for the Office of President and Vice President.

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Introduced

23 July 1973

Last action

23 July 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Fong, Hiram L. [R-HI]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - States that a person who is a citizen of the United States shall be eligible to the Office of President if he has been a resident of the United States for a total of at least fourteen years at any time preceding the date on which commences the term of office for which he is elected, and if he is otherwise eligible to such office.

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Timeline

  1. 23 July 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 July 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

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