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S.J.Res. 5 (93rd)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States lowering the age requirements for membership in the Houses of Congress.

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Introduced

4 January 1973

Last action

4 January 1973 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Lowers the age requirement for membership in the Houses of Representatives to twenty-two years of age. Lowers the age requirement for membership in the Senate to twenty-seven years of age.

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Timeline

  1. 4 January 1973

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 January 1973

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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