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118th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jan 23, 2023
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S.J.Res. 2In CommitteeCongress

Republicans propose constitutional amendment limiting congressional terms.

Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)20 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 23, 2023
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Jan 23
Jan 23, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 23
Jan 23, 2023
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Jan 23
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 23
Introduced in Senate

All 20 cosponsors

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Republicans (19)
Independents (1)
Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV]WV

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