HJRES 130 · 93th Congress · Law
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that Justices of the Supreme Court be reconfirmed by the Senate every 10 years.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-06)
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Constitutional Amendment - Provides that, notwithstanding section I of article III of the U.S. Constitution, unless the Senate consents to the continuance in office of a Justice of the Supreme Court, such Justice may not hold office for more than ten years after: (1) he took office, (2) the Senate last consented to his continuance in office, or (3) the ratification of this Article, whichever last occurs. Excludes Justices who have retired from active judicial service from the provisions of this Amendment.…
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