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Congressional Term Limits: New Rules for Senate and House Members

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to limit the number of consecutive terms members of Congress can serve. If ratified, this would impact how long politicians can hold office, potentially leading to more frequent changes in Congress's composition and new faces in politics. Citizens might experience greater turnover among representatives and potentially increased responsiveness to current needs.
Key points
Senators would be limited to two consecutive terms, followed by a one-year break before being eligible for re-election.
Representatives would be limited to five consecutive terms, followed by a one-year break before being eligible for re-election.
Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards the limit, meaning current members would not immediately lose their seats.
Short terms filling a vacancy would not count towards the limit unless they exceed three years for a Senator or one year for a Representative.
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Print number: 118_HJRES_51
Sponsor: Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
Process start date: 2023-04-06
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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 118_HJRES_51.

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 2023-04-06.

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 for re-election.
  • Representatives would be limited to five consecutive terms, followed by a one-year break before being eligible for re-election.
  • Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards the limit, meaning current members would not immediately lose their seats.
  • Short terms filling a vacancy would not count towards the limit 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. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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