Presidential Election Limits

Summary#

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting how many times a person may be elected President. It was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

What it means for you#

If ratified, the amendment would generally bar a person from being elected President more than three times. It would also bar another term after two consecutive terms. A person who served or acted as President for more than two years of a term won by someone else could be elected no more than twice. The amendment would need approval by two-thirds of each chamber of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years.

Expenses#

The text does not specify expenses.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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