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S.J.Res. 71 (98th)

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

23 March 1983

Last action

24 April 1984 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1159.

Sponsors

Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that presidential and vice presidential terms of office shall commence on the 20th day of November and that congressional terms of office shall commence on the 15th day of November in the year of elections to such offices.

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Timeline

  1. 23 March 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 March 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  4. 24 April 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1159.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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