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SJ 5
Overview: SJ 5, Congressional term limits, Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4, Introduced January 08, 2025Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this joint resolution i
Overview: SJ 5, Congressional term limits, Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4, Introduced January 08, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this joint resolution is to propose a constitutional amendment that would limit the number of terms that members of the U.S. Congress can serve. The intent is to introduce term limits as a way to promote new ideas, reduce the influence of career politicians, and increase accountability to constituents.
Key Provisions:
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit U.S. Senators to two six-year terms and U.S. Representatives to six two-year terms
- Specifies that the term limits would apply to terms of office beginning after the ratification of the amendment
- Requires a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and Senate, as well as ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures, to pass the constitutional amendment
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- If enacted, this amendment would affect all current and future members of the U.S. Congress by restricting the number of terms they can serve
- Proponents argue that term limits would bring new perspectives and reduce the power of entrenched interests, while critics argue that it would undermine the democratic process and institutional knowledge
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 8, 2025 but died in committee and was returned pursuant to Senate rules
- To become a constitutional amendment, the resolution would need to pass both chambers of Congress by a two-thirds majority and be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures, a high bar for passage
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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