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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.
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill SJRES 1
Bill 118 sjres 1 is a joint resolution that proposes amendments to the Constitution of the United States in three key areas.
First, the resolution seeks to establish a 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 could potentially help reduce wasteful spending.
Second, the resolution aims 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 too long and could potentially bring fresh perspectives and ideas to 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 lower taxes for American citizens. Overall, Bill 118 sjres 1 addresses important issues related to government spending, term limits for politicians, and taxation. If passed, these amendments could have a significant impact on the way Congress operates and how laws are made in the United States.
First, the resolution seeks to establish a 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 could potentially help reduce wasteful spending.
Second, the resolution aims 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 too long and could potentially bring fresh perspectives and ideas to 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 lower taxes for American citizens. Overall, Bill 118 sjres 1 addresses important issues related to government spending, term limits for politicians, and taxation. If passed, these amendments could have a significant impact on the way Congress operates and how laws are made in the United States.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 1
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) require a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress for legislation that imposes or raises any tax or fee.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 1
Bill SJRES 1 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2023. Bill SJRES 1 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2023. Bill SJRES 1's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 23, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 1
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 1
Primary Policy Focus
Economics and Public FinancePotential Impact Areas
- Appropriations
- Congressional elections
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- General taxation matters
- House of Representatives
- Income tax credits
- Income tax deductions
- Income tax rates
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Members of Congress
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Senate
- User charges and fees
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 1
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SJRES 1
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