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S.J.Res. 162 (98th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to Senators and Representatives and the number of terms either may serve.

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Introduced

15 September 1983

Last action

27 January 1984 · Committee

Status

Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

Sponsors

Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for: (1) six-year terms of office for Senators, limited to two terms; and (2) two-year terms of office for Representatives, limited to six terms.

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Timeline

  1. 15 September 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 September 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 September 1983

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

    Source: Committee

  4. 27 January 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the U.S. Attorney General.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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