Are There Term Limits in the United States Congress?
Congress is comprised of two parts, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Congressional term limits are legal restrictions on the amount of time that a person may serve as a Representative or Senator. Some term limits are consecutive, limiting the number of back-to-back terms that a person can hold. Term limits in congress may also restrict an individual to an absolute number of years in office during his or her lifetime. Each member of the House of Representatives serves a two-year term. Senators are elected for six years. Many members of Congress have served multiple terms. Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia was elected the first time in 1958. The House of Representatives contains members that have been there for over 50 years.
