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SJ0005
Term Limits for Members of Congress
Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This resolution requests Congress to call a convention where states can propose an amendment to limit terms for members of Congress.
What it does
- Requests Congress to hold a convention where states can suggest changes to the Constitution about term limits for members of Congress.
- Specifies that only one topic—term limits for members of Congress—can be discussed at this convention.
- States that each state gets one vote in the convention, and Congress cannot set rules or choose delegates for the convention.
Who it affects
- Members of Congress who could face term limits if this resolution leads to a constitutional change.
- State legislators and citizens involved in state politics, as they would participate in the convention process.
Limits and unknowns
- The resolution is inactive, meaning it will not be acted upon during this session.
- It does not specify how many states need to agree before Congress must call the convention.
- The exact rules for the convention are not detailed and would have to be decided by the participating states.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Convention
- A meeting where representatives from different states gather to discuss and propose changes to the Constitution.
- Term Limits
- Rules that set a maximum number of terms an elected official can serve in office.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
Last checked Aug 3, 9:32 AM
Couldn't find a published reason.
Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
1 roll call
S01 - Judiciary:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-02025-01-28 · Senate2 yes 3 no
- Yes
- 2
- No
- 3
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 0
- Conflict
- 0
Official activity
Bill history
- S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
- S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
- S01 - Judiciary:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S01 - JudiciarySenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO