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Joe Barton: The term they are then serving would count, plus any prior terms would count. If that term you were in plus prior terms…

On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
The term they are then serving would count, plus any prior terms would count. If that term you were in plus prior terms equaled six terms, you would not be eligible for reelection. You would be able to serve out that term.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Discussing eligibility for reelection based on prior terms served.

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