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H.J.Res. 29: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.

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George Holding

Sponsor. Representative for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Jan 15, 2019
Length: 2 pages
Introduced
Jan 15, 2019
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Introduced on Jan 15, 2019

This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on January 15, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

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Jan 15, 2019
 
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H.J.Res. 29 is a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

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