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H.J.Res. 12
BillIntroduced1/6/2025
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

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.

CongressCongressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendments
H.J.Res. 4
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upon legislation pending before the Senate may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the Senators.
CongressConstitution and constitutional amendmentsLegislative rules and procedure
H.J.Res. 5
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
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.

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to limit terms in the Senate and the House of Representatives.Specifically, the amendment limits an individual serving as a Member of the House of Representatives to six two-year terms and an individual serving as a Senator to two six-year terms. The amendment specifies that the term limits do not apply to an individual who served in either chamber of Congress before the 118th Congress. 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.

CongressCongressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendments
H.Res. 2
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

This resolution informs the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled, that Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been elected Speaker, and that Kevin McCumber has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the 119th Congress.

CongressCongressional leadershipCongressional officers and employees
S.Res. 10
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Secretary of the Senate.

This resolution provides for the House of Representatives be informed of the election of Jackie Barber as Secretary of the Senate.

CongressCongressional officers and employeesHouse of Representatives
S.Res. 12
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
A resolution notifying the President of the United States of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

This resolution resolves that the President be notified of the election of the Honorable Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

CongressCongressional officers and employeesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
S.Res. 13
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

This resolution provides for the Senate to notify the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Jennifer A. Hemingway as Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate.

CongressCongressional officers and employeesHouse of Representatives
S.Res. 14
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
A resolution electing Robert M. Duncan, of the District of Columbia, as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

This resolution elects Robert M. Duncan of the District of Columbia as Secretary for the Majority of the Senate.

CongressCongressional officers and employeesSenate
S.Res. 15
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
A resolution electing Gary B. Myrick, of Virginia, as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

This resolution elects Gary B. Myrick of Virginia to be Secretary for the Minority of the Senate.

CongressCongressional officers and employeesSenate
S.Res. 2
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
A resolution informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

This resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.

CongressCongressional operations and organizationHouse of Representatives
S.Res. 3
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
A resolution to elect Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from the State of Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate of the United States.

This resolution elects Charles E. Grassley, a Senator from Iowa, to be President pro tempore of the Senate.

CongressCongressional operations and organizationMembers of Congress
S.Res. 5
BillIntroduced1/3/2025
A resolution notifying the House of Representatives of the election of a President pro tempore.
CongressCongressional leadershipHouse of Representatives
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