Bill99th CongressFiled Mar 28, 1985Congress
S.J.Res. 100
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the number of terms of office which Members of the Senate and House of Representatives may serve.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 28, 1985)
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person be elected to the Senate for more than two full terms and that no person be elected to the House for more than seven full terms. Prohibits Senators from serving more than 14 years and Representatives for more than 15 years.
What just happenedMay 15, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
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- May 15, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - May 13, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Mar 28, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 28, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate