H.J.Res. 2 (105th): Term Limits resolution

Introduced:
Jan 07, 1997 (105th Congress, 1997–1998)
Sponsor:
Rep. Bill McCollum [R-FL8]
Status:
Failed House

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 failed in the House on February 12, 1997.

Progress
Introduced Jan 07, 1997
Reported by Committee Feb 04, 1997
Failed House Feb 12, 1997
Votes

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 2:27 p.m.
Failed 85/341

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 2:37 p.m.
Failed 87/339

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 2:48 p.m.
Failed 85/339

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 3:36 p.m.
Failed 72/353

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 3:48 p.m.
Failed 83/342

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 6 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 3:57 p.m.
Failed 85/339

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 7 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 4:40 p.m.
Failed 83/342

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 8 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 4:49 p.m.
Failed 91/335

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 9 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 4:58 p.m.
Failed 97/329

On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 10 to H J RES 2
Feb 12, 1997 6 p.m.
Failed 152/274

House Vote on Passage
Feb 12, 1997 6:33 p.m.
Failed 217/211

Cosponsors
137 cosponsors (131R, 6D) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

The committee chair determines whether a resolution will move past the committee stage.

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 Feb 06, 1997.
4 pages

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1/7/1997--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - Makes any person who has been elected for a full term: (1) two times to the Senate ineligible for election or appointment to the Senate; or (2) six times to the House ineligible for election to the House. Bars any person who has served as a: (1) Senator for more than three years of a term to which some other person was elected from being subsequently eligible for election to the Senate more than once; and (2) Representative for more than one year from being subsequently eligible for election to the House more than five times. Excludes election or service occurring before this article becomes operative when determining eligibility.

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