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A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.

1/16/2025, 4:40 PM

Summary of Bill SJRES 2

Bill 119 SJRes 2 is a joint resolution that proposes amendments to the Constitution of the United States in three key areas.

First, it addresses the issue of the line item veto, which would allow the President to veto specific provisions of a bill without having to veto the entire bill. This would give the President more control over the federal budget and spending priorities.

Second, the resolution seeks to impose a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. This would prevent career politicians from holding onto power for extended periods of time and potentially increase turnover and fresh perspectives in Congress. Lastly, the resolution would require a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees. This would make it more difficult for Congress to pass tax increases, potentially leading to more careful consideration of the impact of such measures on the American people. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 2 aims to make significant changes to the way Congress operates and how legislation is passed, with the goal of increasing accountability, transparency, and efficiency in the legislative process.

Congressional Summary of SJRES 2

This joint resolution proposes constitutional amendments that (1) authorize the President to reduce or disapprove any appropriation in a bill or joint resolution using a line-item veto; (2) prohibit Members of Congress from serving more than six terms in the House of Representatives or two terms in the Senate; and (3) prohibit a chamber of Congress from agreeing to legislation that imposes, authorizes, or raises any tax or fee unless the legislation contains no other subject and is agreed to by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the chamber. 

Current Status of Bill SJRES 2

Bill SJRES 2 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2025. Bill SJRES 2 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 8, 2025.  Bill SJRES 2's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 2

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 2

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 2

A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.
A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees.

Comments

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Legacy Chu

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1 year ago

This bill is so dumb, like why do they want to limit terms for Congress members? And requiring a two-thirds vote for any new taxes or fees? Ugh, this is just going to make it harder for things to get done. Who even comes up with this stuff? #ridiculous #notcool This bill affects everyone in the United States, including me, and it's just not fair.

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