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S.J.Res. 27 (95th)

A joint resolution proposing an an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the number of terms of office which members of the Senate and the House of Representatives may serve.

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Introduced

24 February 1977

Last action

24 February 1977 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ], Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - States that no person may be elected to the Senate for more than two full terms or serve more than 14 years as a Senator. Provides that no person may be elected to the House of Representatives for more than seven full terms or serve more than 15 years as a Representative.

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Timeline

  1. 24 February 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 February 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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