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H. J. Res. 5: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second...

111th Congress: 2009-2010

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President.

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resolution Overview

Co-sponsors:
No Co-sponsors
Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJan 6, 2009
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Not Yet Occurred: Reported by Committee(did not occur)
Not Yet Occurred: House Vote(did not occur)
Not Yet Occurred: Senate Vote(did not occur)
Last Action:
Feb 9, 2009: House Committee on the Judiciary: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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