United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HJRES 19 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to allow Congress to limit the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to limit congressional term lengths.

The resolution aims to allow Congress to set limits on the number of terms for Representatives and Senators. If ratified by the states, it would become part of the Constitution.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress, by law, to limit the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRES 19 do?
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress, by law, to limit the number of terms that Representatives and Senators may serve.
Who sponsors HJRES 19?
HJRES 19 is sponsored by Norman, Ralph (Republican).
What is the current status of HJRES 19?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HJRES 19?
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