Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

1/3/2024, 5:45 PM

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

Bill 118 hjres 11, also known as the Term Limits Amendment, proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would limit the number of terms a Member of Congress may serve. The bill aims to address concerns about career politicians and the need for fresh perspectives in government.

If passed, the Term Limits Amendment would restrict Members of Congress to serving a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives and two terms in the Senate. This would apply to both current and future members, with no exceptions.

Supporters of the bill argue that term limits would help prevent corruption, promote turnover in government, and encourage a more diverse range of voices in Congress. They believe that limiting the number of terms a Member of Congress can serve would lead to increased accountability and effectiveness in government. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that term limits could lead to a loss of institutional knowledge and experience in Congress. They believe that voters should have the ultimate say in whether a Member of Congress should continue to serve, rather than imposing arbitrary limits on their terms. Overall, the Term Limits Amendment has sparked a lively debate among lawmakers and the public about the benefits and drawbacks of imposing term limits on Members of Congress. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass and become a part of the Constitution of the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 11

Introduced on
2023-01-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/9/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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

Bill 118 hjres 11, also known as the Term Limits Amendment, proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would limit the number of terms a Member of Congress may serve. The bill aims to address concerns about career politicians and the need for fresh perspectives in government.

If passed, the Term Limits Amendment would restrict Members of Congress to serving a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives and two terms in the Senate. This would apply to both current and future members, with no exceptions.

Supporters of the bill argue that term limits would help prevent corruption, promote turnover in government, and encourage a more diverse range of voices in Congress. They believe that limiting the number of terms a Member of Congress can serve would lead to increased accountability and effectiveness in government. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that term limits could lead to a loss of institutional knowledge and experience in Congress. They believe that voters should have the ultimate say in whether a Member of Congress should continue to serve, rather than imposing arbitrary limits on their terms. Overall, the Term Limits Amendment has sparked a lively debate among lawmakers and the public about the benefits and drawbacks of imposing term limits on Members of Congress. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass and become a part of the Constitution of the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Congressional elections•
Constitution and constitutional amendments•
House of Representatives•
Members of Congress•
Senate

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Latest Summary1/12/2023

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


Latest Action9/28/2023
Defeated Measure by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 19.