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The forum discussion centers around the proposed joint resolution introduced on February 17, 2005, to repeal the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which limits presidential terms. Key figures involved include Representatives Steny Hoyer, Howard Berman, James Sensenbrenner, Martin Sabo, and Frank Pallone. Participants express skepticism about the proposal's seriousness, viewing it as a political stunt rather than a genuine effort for constitutional reform. The discussion highlights the historical context of similar proposals and the improbability of such amendments passing through Congress.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-second_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution"
The Twenty-second Amendment of the United States Constitution sets a term limit for the President of the United States, providing that "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President, or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once." Prior to the adoption of the amendment, the constitution set no limit on the number of presidential terms. The United States Congress proposed the amendment on March 21, 1947. It was ratified by the requisite number of states on February 27, 1951.
Let me guess which party republican:rolleyes: This well not get though if it does everone in congress whould have to be suddenly absent.
 
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You can't revoke the 22cnd amendment, mainly because the president wouldn't be able to withstand the psychological trauma.
 

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