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Constitutional Amendments: Line Item Veto, Term Limits, and 2/3 Vote for Taxes.

This proposal suggests constitutional amendments regarding the line-item veto, term limits, and tax voting requirements. The President would be authorized to reduce or disapprove appropriations in spending bills. Term limits would be established for members of the House of Representatives and Senators. Imposing or raising taxes would require a two-thirds vote in both Houses of Congress.
Key points
Line Item Veto: The President would gain the power to reduce or disapprove individual appropriations in spending bills.
Term Limits: Representatives would be limited to 6 terms and Senators to 2 terms.
Taxation Threshold: Imposing or raising any tax or fee would require an affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the members of both Houses of Congress.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SJRES_1
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-01-23
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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 118_SJRES_1.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Line Item Veto: The President would gain the power to reduce or disapprove individual appropriations in spending bills.
  • Term Limits: Representatives would be limited to 6 terms and Senators to 2 terms.
  • Taxation Threshold: Imposing or raising any tax or fee would require an affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the members of 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 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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