United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 17 (101st)
A joint resolution proposing a Constitutional amendment to limit Congressional terms.
Introduced
25 January 1989
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person shall be elected to the Senate for more than two full terms and that no person shall be elected to the House for more than seven full terms. Prohibits Senators from serving for more than 14 years and Representatives for more than 15 years.
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2 official files
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 25 January 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/senate-joint-resolution/17
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/sjres/17