S.J.Res. 1: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-07 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Congress |
| Cosponsors | 19 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-07 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-07):
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.
Cosponsors (19)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mike Lee | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Eric Schmitt | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Rand Paul | R KY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Todd Young | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Jim Banks | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-07 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-01-08 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT 2025-01-08 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-01-08 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA 2025-01-09 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO 2025-01-16 |
| Tim Scott | R SC 2025-03-14 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE 2025-04-30 |
| Joni Ernst | R IA 2025-10-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 1 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 1?
S.J.Res. 1 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 1 are available on congress.gov.
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