A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the commencement of the terms of Office of the President, Vice President, and Members of Congress.

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Introduced

15 May 1996

Last action

15 May 1996 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Terminates the terms of office of the President and Vice President at noon on December 10, and of Senators and Representatives at noon on December 1, of the year preceding the year in which their terms would have ended if this Amendment had not been ratified.

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15 May 1996
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 1996
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5097-5098)
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 1996
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/55
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