Bill99th CongressFiled Mar 28, 1985Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 99
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the commencement of the terms of office of the President, Vice President, and Members of Congress.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 28, 1985)
Constitutional Amendment - Provides that presidential and vice presidential terms of office shall commence on the 20th day of November and that congressional terms of office shall commence on the 15th day of November in the year of elections to such offices.
What just happenedMay 15, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
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- May 15, 1985Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Judiciary Committee - May 13, 1985Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Mar 28, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 28, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate