Presidential Requirement Amendment
2000-07-25T03:29:01-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/e17/158377-m.jpgCommittee members heard testimony on H.J.Res. 88, a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would allow a person who has been a United States citizen for 20 years to be eligible for the office of president of the United States. Currently, the Constitution limits the office to “natural born” citizens.
Committee members heard testimony on H.J.Res. 88, a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would allow a person who has been a United States… read more
Committee members heard testimony on H.J.Res. 88, a proposed amendment to the Constitution that would allow a person who has been a United States citizen for 20 years to be eligible for the office of president of the United States. Currently, the Constitution limits the office to “natural born” citizens. close
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- Spencer Bachus U.S. Representative [R] Alabama
- Bob Barr U.S. Representative [R] Georgia
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- Mel Watt U.S. Representative [D] North Carolina
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