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S.J.Res. 72 (98th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the eligibility of naturalized United States citizens to become President or Vice-President.

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Introduced

23 March 1983

Last action

28 March 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that a naturalized citizen is eligible to hold the office of President or Vice President of the United States if he or she is a U.S. citizen for 11 years and is otherwise eligible to hold such office.

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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

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Documents

1 official file

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