H.J.Res. 12 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
H.J.Res. 12 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 6, 2025, sponsored by Ralph Norman with 115 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 6, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 115
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
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 Repre…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ralph Norman (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 107 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 6, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 6, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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