United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HJRES 9 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve to four in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to four terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.

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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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRES 9 do?
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to four terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before ratification of this amendment do not count towards these term limits.
Who sponsors HJRES 9?
HJRES 9 is sponsored by Garcia, Mike (Republican) and Hollingsworth, Trey (Republican).
What is the current status of HJRES 9?
This bill died with 117th 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 9?
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