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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
Summary of Bill SJRES 2
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of SJRES 2
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.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 2
Bill SJRES 2 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2023. Bill SJRES 2 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2023. Bill SJRES 2'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 2
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
36Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
36Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 2
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional elections
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- House of Representatives
- Members of Congress
- Senate
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 2
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SJRES 2
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