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Bill99th CongressFiled Jul 24, 1985Congress
S.J.Res. 172

A joint resolution proposing a Constitutional Amendment to limit Congressional terms.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 24, 1985)

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person shall be elected to the Senate for more than two full terms and that no person shall be elected to the House for more than seven full terms. Prohibits Senators from serving for more than 14 years and Representatives for more than 15 years.

What just happenedJul 29, 1985

Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

Who’s behind it

Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ](D-AZ)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 29, 1985Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jul 29, 1985Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  3. Jul 24, 1985IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Jul 24, 1985IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate