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Term Limits for Congress: New Rules for Politicians

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to limit the number of terms members of Congress can serve. If passed, Senators would be limited to two consecutive terms and Representatives to six. This seeks to increase turnover in politics and potentially bring fresh perspectives to government.
Key points
Senators would be limited to two consecutive terms, followed by a one-year break before being eligible again.
Representatives in the House would be limited to six consecutive terms, also followed by a one-year break.
Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards the limit.
Terms filling vacancies would not count unless they exceed three years for a Senator or one year for a Representative.
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Print number: 117_HJRES_60
Sponsor: Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4]
Process start date: 2021-10-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_60.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Senators would be limited to two consecutive terms, followed by a one-year break before being eligible again.
  • Representatives in the House would be limited to six consecutive terms, also followed by a one-year break.
  • Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards the limit.
  • Terms filling vacancies would not count unless they exceed three years for a Senator or one year for a Representative.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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