H.J. Res. 73
104th Congress
House
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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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Mar 29, 1995
On passage Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 227 - 204, 1 Present (Roll No. 277).
Mar 29, 1995
Considered as unfinished business.
Mar 29, 1995
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 29, 1995
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.J. Res. 73.
Mar 29, 1995
Mr. McCollum asked unanimous consent that the time for debate on the McCollum amendment be reduced to 30 minutes, equally divided. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 29, 1995
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 116, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the McCollum amendment.
Mar 29, 1995
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 116, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Hilleary amendment.
Mar 29, 1995
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 116, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the Inglis amendment.
Mar 29, 1995
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 116, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Peterson amendment.
Mar 29, 1995
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with approximately 1 hour remaining for general debate.
Mar 29, 1995
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Mar 29, 1995
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.J. Res. 73 as unfinished business.
Mar 29, 1995
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole continued with approximately 2 hours remaining for general debate.
Mar 29, 1995
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3915-3965)
Mar 29, 1995
The Committee of the Whole reported the words of Mr. Hoke back to the House. The Chair declared the words to be unparliamentary and, by unanimous consent, the words were stricken from the record. Objection was heard to a unanimous consent request to allow Mr. Hoke to proceed in order. The Chair then put the question on allowing Mr. Hoke to proceed in order and announced that, by voice vote, the motion had passed. Mr. Conyers objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present and a roll call vote was ordered.
Mar 29, 1995
During the course of debate, Mr. Dingell demanded that certain words of Mr. Hoke be taken down. Mr. Hoke asked unanimous consent that the words in question be stricken from the record, and objection was heard to the request. The Committee of the Whole then rose to report the words.
Mar 29, 1995
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with three hours of general debate.
Mar 29, 1995
The Speaker designated the Honorable Scott L. Klug to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Mar 29, 1995
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 116 and Rule XXIII.
Mar 29, 1995
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 73 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment to the joint resolution shall be in order except those specified in the report accompanying this resolution, to be offered in the order and manner specified. Each amendment shall be considered notwithstanding the adoption of a previous amendment in the nature of a substitute and not subject to further amendment. If more than one amendment is adopted, the amendment receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes shall be considered as finally adopted. In the case of a tie, only the last amendment to receive that number of affirmative votes shall be considered as finally adopted.
Mar 29, 1995
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 116. (consideration: CR H3888-3909)
Mar 28, 1995
Rule H. Res. 116 passed House.
Mar 22, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3553)
Mar 15, 1995
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 116 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 73 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Specified amendments are in order. No amendment to the joint resolution shall be in order except those specified in the report accompanying this resolution, to be offered in the order and manner specified. Each amendment shall be considered notwithstanding the adoption of a previous amendment in the nature of a substitute and not subject to further amendment. If more than one amendment is adopted, the amendment receiving the greatest number of affirmative votes shall be considered as finally adopted. In the case of a tie, only the last amendment to receive that number of affirmative votes shall be considered as finally adopted.
Mar 2, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 2, 1995
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 1995 | House · vote #277 | On Passage | Failed | 227–204 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
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Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
3 failed 1 withdrawn or other
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 332 | – | Withdrawn |
| HAMDT 331 | – | Failed |
| HAMDT 330 | – | Failed |
| HAMDT 329 | – | Failed |
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On passage Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 227 - 204, 1 Present (Roll No. 277).
Plain-English summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the election of any person to a full term as a Senator more than twice or to a full term as a Representative more than six times. Bars any person who has been a: (1) Senator for more than three years of a term to which another person was elected from being subsequently elected more than once; and (2) Representative for more than a year from being subsequently elected more than five times. Excludes election or service occurring before this amendment becomes operative when determining eligibility for election.
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