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SJ0005

Term Limits for Members of Congress

Last scannedOct 6, 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

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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

Official activity

Bill history

  1. S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4Senate
  2. S No report prior to CoW CutoffSenate
  3. S01 - Judiciary:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-0Senate
  4. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - JudiciarySenate
  5. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  6. Bill Number AssignedLSO