The Indiana Senate recently passed a joint resolution advocating for term limits on members of Congress, aligning with the sentiment of 87% of Americans according to a Pew Research poll. The resolution, known as Joint Resolution 21, aims to put Indiana on the list of states calling for an Article V Convention to consider U.S. term limits for Congress. As of now, nine states have passed similar resolutions, with 34 states needed to propose a term limits amendment to the Constitution.
While supporters argue that term limits are necessary to prevent career politicians, critics like Barbara Tully from the League of Women Voters of Indiana are concerned that an Article V Convention could open up conversations about other parts of the Constitution. Senate Bill 450, which outlines guidelines for the convention, excludes certain amendments from discussion, but leaves open the possibility of discussing presidential term limits and other topics.
Advocates of the resolution emphasize the importance of pressuring Congress to propose the amendment and believe that the conversation is worth pursuing. To move forward, the Indiana House must also pass the joint resolution, but since this is a resolution, it does not require the governor’s approval. The debate about the duration of term limits would take place at the convention, with common proposals including a two-term limit for U.S. Senators and a three-term limit for U.S. Representatives. For more information about the term limits movement, interested parties can visit a provided link.
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