S.J.Res. 16298th CongressSenate Joint Resolution

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for: (1) six-year terms of office for Senators, limited to two terms; and (2) two-year terms of office…

Official title: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to Senators and Representatives and the number of terms either may serve.

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Constitutional Amendment - Provides for: (1) six-year terms of office for Senators, limited to two terms; and (2) two-year terms of office for Representatives, limited to six terms.

Introduced Sep 15, 1983
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Gordon Humphrey

Republican

U.S. Senator · NH

Introduced solo — no cosponsors joined.

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