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H.J. Res. 203 103rd Congress House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit terms of Representatives and Senators and to place requirements on Representatives who seek election to the Senate.

Introduced: May 26, 1993 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 1, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
May 26, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
May 26, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1374)
May 26, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 1, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Constitutional Amendment - Establishes a four-year term of office for the House of Representatives (with a two-year first term for a portion of the Members elected under the first four-year election).

Limits a person to: (1) two terms as a Senator; and (2) four terms, or three four-year terms, as a Member of the House.

Prohibits a Member of the House from qualifying as a Senate candidate unless he or she: (1) is in the final year of House office; or (2) has resigned from the House.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 203: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit terms of Representatives and Senators and to place requirements on Representatives who seek election to the Senate.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HJRES-203/
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"H.J. Res. 203: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit terms of Representatives and Senators and to place requirements on Representatives who seek election to the Senate.." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HJRES-203/.
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H.J. Res. 203, 103rd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HJRES-203/.
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[H.J. Res. 203: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit terms of Representatives and Senators and to place requirements on Representatives who seek election to the Senate.](https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HJRES-203/)
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