Is there no depth to which the republicans wont stoop? In the House there is a resolution under consideration to repeal the 22cn'd amendment (theat little one about term limits). With all the consolidation of power that's been goin on they figured they might as well give Bush the ability to rule as long as he cares to. Sounds ridiculous? Funny if weren't true. Be very afraid - Resolution under below the fold.
UPDATE: I was wrong to assume this was a republican proposition. Now I'm wondering why the Dems (well 1 dem) would want to do this now especially with overwhelming republican dominance at the moment. Apparently serrano has tried this before so perhaps it's just a pet project no matter the ramifications.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual... (Introduced in House)
HJ 9 IH
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 9
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 4, 2005
Mr. SERRANO introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification:
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`The twenty-second article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is hereby repealed.'.