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Committee advances Article V resolution asking Congress to consider term limits for members of Congress
Summary
The Senate committee voted to advance HCR 5001, a concurrent resolution applying to Congress for a limited national convention to propose amendments on congressional term limits; the motion passed on a voice vote.
The committee voted to advance HCR 5001, a concurrent resolution applying to Congress for a limited national convention with the exclusive purpose of proposing amendments on term limits for members of Congress.
Mike, committee staff, told members HCR 5001 is an Article V application to Congress for a limited national convention to propose amendments regarding term limits for members of Congress. "It would provide, concurrent resolution making application to Congress, for a limited national convention for exclusive purpose of proposing amendments, regarding, term limits for members of congress. It's an article 5 type," he said.
Representative Sanders moved that the committee vote HCR 5001 favorably for passage; Representative Ward seconded. The chair called for a voice vote; committee members responded "aye" and the motion passed. No roll-call tally was recorded in the transcript.
There was no additional discussion recorded on the resolution after the staff briefing. The committee moved on to other final actions on the agenda.
