Republicans Say Term Limits for All Members of Congress Would Bring About ‘Real Change’ in Washington

(CNSNews.com) – A Republican senator has introduced a constitutional amendment that would apply term limits to all members of Congress. U.S. Representatives would serve a maximum of three two-year terms, and U.S. senators would serve a maximum of two six-year terms.

"Americans know real change in Washington will never happen until we end the era of permanent politicians," said Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina, who sponsored the amendment. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), and Sam Brownback (R-Kan.).

Constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority vote approval in the House and Senate and must be ratified by three-fourths of the states.