H.J.Res. 2 (104th): Contract with America bill

Introduced:
Jan 04, 1995 (104th Congress, 1995–1996)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bill McCollum [R-FL8]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)
See Instead:

H.J.Res. 73 (same title)
Failed House — Mar 29, 1995

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.J.Res. stands for House joint resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on February 28, 1995, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 04, 1995
Reported by Committee Feb 28, 1995
Cosponsors
132 cosponsors (124R, 7D, 1D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the number of terms of office of Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Text

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Last updated Mar 06, 1995.
5 pages

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3/6/1995--Reported to House amended. Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no person who has been elected for a full term to the Senate two consecutive times shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate for a third consecutive term. Provides that no person who has been elected for a full term to the House of Representatives six consecutive times shall be eligible for election to the House for a seventh consecutive term. Considers service for more than half of a term to which someone else was originally elected to be an election for purposes of this amendment. Provides that no election or service occurring before this amendment becomes operative shall be taken into account when determining eligibility for election. Prohibits any State statute or constitution from diminishing or enhancing the limits set by this amendment.

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