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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.

1/31/2025, 10:20 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 1

Bill 119 SJRes 1, also known as 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, aims to address the issue of term limits for members of Congress.

The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would limit the number of terms a Member of Congress may serve. This means that once a Member of Congress has served a certain number of terms, they would be ineligible to run for re-election.

The purpose of this amendment is to prevent career politicians from holding onto power for extended periods of time, and to promote turnover and fresh perspectives in Congress. Supporters of term limits argue that it would help prevent corruption and promote accountability among elected officials. However, opponents of term limits argue that they could potentially limit the ability of experienced and effective lawmakers to continue serving in Congress. They also argue that term limits could lead to a loss of institutional knowledge and expertise in Congress. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 1 is a proposal to amend the Constitution in order to limit the number of terms that Members of Congress may serve. It is a controversial issue with valid arguments on both sides, and it will be up to Congress and the American people to decide whether or not to support this amendment.

Congressional Summary of SJRES 1

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution establishing term limits for individuals serving in the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The proposed amendment makes an individual who has served two terms in the Senate ineligible for appointment or election to the Senate and an individual who has served three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives ineligible for election to the House of Representatives.

The joint resolution provides that the amendment shall be valid when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification.

Under Article V of the Constitution, both chambers of Congress may propose an amendment by a vote of two-thirds of all Members present for such vote. A proposed amendment must be ratified by the states as prescribed in Article V and as specified by Congress.

Current Status of Bill SJRES 1

Bill SJRES 1 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 7, 2025. Bill SJRES 1 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 7, 2025.  Bill SJRES 1's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 1

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
7
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
56
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
56
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 1

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 1

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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Gideon Blalock

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1 year ago

So, like, this bill about limiting terms for Congress peeps, I mean, it's like, kinda interesting, right? But, like, what's gonna happen in the short term if it passes? Will it really make a diff for us regular folks? Just curious.

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