A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.

1/16/2025, 4:40 PM

This joint resolution proposes constitutional amendments that (1) authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in a bill or joint resolution using a line-item veto; (2) prohibit Members of Congress from serving more than six terms in the House of Representatives or two terms in the Senate; and (3) prohibit a chamber of Congress from agreeing to legislation that imposes, authorizes, or raises any tax or fee unless the legislation contains no other subject and is agreed to by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the chamber. 

Bill 119 SJRes 2 is a joint resolution that proposes amendments to the Constitution of the United States in three key areas.

First, it addresses the issue of the line item veto, which would allow the President to veto specific provisions of a bill without having to veto the entire bill. This would give the President more control over the federal budget and spending priorities.

Second, the resolution seeks to impose a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. This would prevent career politicians from holding onto power for extended periods of time and potentially increase turnover and fresh perspectives in Congress. Lastly, the resolution would require a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees. This would make it more difficult for Congress to pass tax increases, potentially leading to more careful consideration of the impact of such measures on the American people. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 2 aims to make significant changes to the way Congress operates and how legislation is passed, with the goal of increasing accountability, transparency, and efficiency in the legislative process.
Congress
119

Number
SJRES - 2

Introduced on
2025-01-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/8/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This joint resolution proposes constitutional amendments that (1) authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in a bill or joint resolution using a line-item veto; (2) prohibit Members of Congress from serving more than six terms in the House of Representatives or two terms in the Senate; and (3) prohibit a chamber of Congress from agreeing to legislation that imposes, authorizes, or raises any tax or fee unless the legislation contains no other subject and is agreed to by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the chamber. 

Bill 119 SJRes 2 is a joint resolution that proposes amendments to the Constitution of the United States in three key areas.

First, it addresses the issue of the line item veto, which would allow the President to veto specific provisions of a bill without having to veto the entire bill. This would give the President more control over the federal budget and spending priorities.

Second, the resolution seeks to impose a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. This would prevent career politicians from holding onto power for extended periods of time and potentially increase turnover and fresh perspectives in Congress. Lastly, the resolution would require a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees. This would make it more difficult for Congress to pass tax increases, potentially leading to more careful consideration of the impact of such measures on the American people. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 2 aims to make significant changes to the way Congress operates and how legislation is passed, with the goal of increasing accountability, transparency, and efficiency in the legislative process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.

Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance

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Latest Summary1/17/2025

This joint resolution proposes constitutional amendments that (1) authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in a bill or joint resolution using a line-item veto; (2) prohibit Members of Congress from serving more than six t...


Latest Action1/8/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.