H.J.Res. 26 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to increase the term of service of Members of the House of Representatives from 2 years to 4 years.

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Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment increasing the term of Members of the House of Representatives from two years to four years.

This article shall apply to the first regularly scheduled general election of Representatives that occurs after ratification during a year in which there is no election for President and Vice President.

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2019-01-11
Introduced in House
2019-01-11
Introduced in House
2019-01-11
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2019-01-11
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to increase the term of service of Members of the House of Representatives from 2 years to 4 years.

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