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Term Limits for Congress: Changes to Election Rules

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to limit the number of terms members of Congress can serve. If adopted, citizens will influence how long their representatives can serve in the House and Senate, potentially leading to more frequent changes in the legislative body's composition.
Key points
Representatives will be limited to serving a maximum of 3 terms.
Senators will be limited to serving a maximum of 2 terms.
Terms started before this amendment's ratification will not count towards the limit.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HJRES_11
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of 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 118_HJRES_11.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Representatives will be limited to serving a maximum of 3 terms.
  • Senators will be limited to serving a maximum of 2 terms.
  • Terms started before this amendment's ratification will not count towards the limit.
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. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Motion to Report Measure Defeated by the Yeas and Nays:: 17 - 19.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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