A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

12/15/2023, 4:05 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 SJRes 2 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding term limits for Members of Congress. The resolution aims to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress can serve, in an effort to promote turnover and prevent career politicians from holding office for extended periods of time.

If passed, this amendment would impose restrictions on how long Members of Congress can remain in office, potentially bringing new perspectives and ideas to the legislative branch. Proponents of term limits argue that it can help prevent corruption, increase accountability, and promote fresh leadership in government.

However, opponents of term limits argue that it could limit the experience and expertise of long-serving Members of Congress, potentially hindering their ability to effectively govern. They also argue that term limits could lead to a revolving door of inexperienced politicians, creating instability and inefficiency in the legislative process. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 2 raises important questions about the balance between experience and turnover in Congress, and the potential impact of term limits on the functioning of our government. It will be interesting to see how this resolution progresses through the legislative process and whether it garners enough support to become a constitutional amendment.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 2

Introduced on
2023-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/23/2023

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 SJRes 2 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding term limits for Members of Congress. The resolution aims to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress can serve, in an effort to promote turnover and prevent career politicians from holding office for extended periods of time.

If passed, this amendment would impose restrictions on how long Members of Congress can remain in office, potentially bringing new perspectives and ideas to the legislative branch. Proponents of term limits argue that it can help prevent corruption, increase accountability, and promote fresh leadership in government.

However, opponents of term limits argue that it could limit the experience and expertise of long-serving Members of Congress, potentially hindering their ability to effectively govern. They also argue that term limits could lead to a revolving door of inexperienced politicians, creating instability and inefficiency in the legislative process. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 2 raises important questions about the balance between experience and turnover in Congress, and the potential impact of term limits on the functioning of our government. It will be interesting to see how this resolution progresses through the legislative process and whether it garners enough support to become a constitutional amendment.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting 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

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/31/2023

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 Action1/23/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.