Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S.J.Res. 1 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
20 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 20 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX) (Introduced 01/07/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.78 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 20 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/07/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (01/07/2025)
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution establishing term limits for individuals serving in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The proposed amendment makes an individual who has served two terms in the Senate ineligible for appointment or election to the Senate and an individual who has served three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives ineligible for election to the House of Representatives.
The joint resolution provides that the amendment shall be valid when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification.
Under Article V of the Constitution, both chambers of Congress may propose an amendment by a vote of two-thirds of all Members present for such vote. A proposed amendment must be ratified by the states as prescribed in Article V and as specified by Congress.
119 SJ 1 IS: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. U.S. Senate 2025-01-07 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIA119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. J. RES. 1IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 7, 2025Mr. Cruz (for himself, Mr. Lee, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Paul, Mr. Young, Mr. Daines, Mr. Hagerty, Ms. Lummis, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. Banks) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryJOINT RESOLUTIONProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress: —1.No person who has served 3 terms as a Representative shall be eligible for election to the House of Representatives. For purposes of this section, the election of a person to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Representative if the person fills the vacancy for more than 1 year.2.No person who has served 2 terms as a Senator shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Senate. For purposes of this section, the election or appointment of a person to fill a vacancy in the Senate shall be included as 1 term in determining the number of terms that such person has served as a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for more than 3 years.3.No term beginning before the date of the ratification of this article shall be taken into account in determining eligibility for election or appointment under this article..
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 01/07/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Title as Introduced | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. |
| Display Title | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 01/07/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Congress
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