SJRES 16 · 106th Congress · Law

A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to establish limited judicial terms of office.

Introduced 1999-03-25· Sponsored by Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.(1999-03-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Limits to ten years the term of office of the Chief Justice and judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts. Makes such justice and judges eligible for nomination and appointment by the President to additional terms.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans
Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]AL
Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]NC