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Proposed US Constitution Amendments: Veto, Term Limits, Tax Rules

This document proposes changes to the US Constitution that could affect how the government operates and makes decisions on spending and taxes. The proposed amendments include giving the President power to reject specific spending items, limiting how long members of Congress can serve, and making it harder to raise taxes.
Key points
The President could reject specific spending items within bills, not just the whole bill.
Members of the House of Representatives would be limited to 6 terms, and Senators to 2 terms.
Raising existing or imposing new taxes and fees would require a 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SJRES_2
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-01-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SJRES_2.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President could reject specific spending items within bills, not just the whole bill.
  • Members of the House of Representatives would be limited to 6 terms, and Senators to 2 terms.
  • Raising existing or imposing new taxes and fees would require a 2/3 vote in both houses of Congress.
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 Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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