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Twelve states have formally adopted resolutions calling for an amendment to the U. S. Constitution to establish term limits for members of Congress.

As of 2025, twelve U.S. States have formally adopted resolutions calling for a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for members of Congress.

Governor Ron DeSantis Advocates for a Constitutional Amendment for Congressional Term Limits - Executive Office of the Governor

Governor Ron DeSantis Advocates for a Constitutional Amendment for Congressional Term Limits - Executive Office of the Governor

Source: flgov.com

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The claim that twelve states have formally adopted resolutions to call for a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for members of Congress is accurate based on current information from 2025. These states have passed resolutions through their legislatures applying for a convention to propose such an amendment, reflecting a growing movement to limit congressional terms. This effort is supported by various lawmakers and has been formalized in multiple joint resolutions introduced in the 118th and 119th Congress sessions. Key points include:

Florida is explicitly mentioned as one of the twelve states that passed such resolutions.flgov.comflgov.comGovernor Ron DeSantis Advocates for a Constitutional Amendment for Congressional...

Multiple House Joint Resolutions (H.J.Res.5, H.J.Res.12, H.J.Res.11) have been introduced in recent Congresses proposing amendments to limit congressional terms.congress.govcongress.govH.J.Res.5 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Proposing an amendment to the...congress.govcongress.govH.J.Res.12 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Proposing an amendment to the...congress.govcongress.govH.J.Res.11 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): Proposing an amendment to the...

Prominent senators such as Katie Britt and Ted Cruz have reintroduced constitutional amendments to impose term limits on Congress.britt.senate.govbritt.senate.govU.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz Reintroduce Constitutional Amendment to...

This coordinated state-level action aligns with ongoing federal legislative efforts to amend the Constitution regarding congressional term limits.

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Governor Ron DeSantis Advocates for a Constitutional Amendment for Congressional...

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H.J.Res.5 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Proposing an amendment to the...

congress.gov
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H.J.Res.12 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Proposing an amendment to the...

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