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119-sjres-48119th Congress

A joint resolution 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.

Sponsored By: Senator McCormick, David [R-PA]

Introduced

Summary

Limits congressional service to fixed term caps. The amendment would cap House service at six two-year terms and Senate service at two six-year terms, count partial House service of more than one year or partial Senate service of more than three years as a full term, and would not apply to anyone who served before the 118th Congress.

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  • Members of Congress: Would be limited to six two-year House terms or two six-year Senate terms.
  • People who serve partial terms: Any partial House service over one year or partial Senate service over three years would count as a full term, including when the service was completed by someone other than the originally elected member.
  • Earlier officeholders: Anyone who served in the House or Senate before the 118th Congress would be exempt from these limits.

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New term limits for Congress members

This bill would propose a constitutional amendment to limit how long people can serve in Congress. If ratified, Representatives could serve no more than six two-year terms. Any House service of more than one year in a two-year term would count as a full term. Senators could serve no more than two six-year terms. Any Senate service of more than three years in a six-year term would count as a full term. The counting rules apply even if the person was not the one originally elected to that term. The limits would not apply to anyone who served in Congress before the 118th Congress. The proposal would need a two-thirds vote in each House and ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years after April 10, 2025.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

McCormick, David [R-PA]

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 10/22/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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