HJRES 324 · 93th Congress · Law

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to modify the method of appointment and terms of office of the Federal judiciary.

Introduced 1973-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-02-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the judges, both of the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, except that each judge shall be approved by the voters in the fifth year after his appointment, and if not approved, shall no longer hold his office. Provides that, if the judge is approved, he shall hold his office until the expiration of a term of ten years from his appointment, and that at the conclusion of that term, the judge shall be eligible to receive such retirement compensation as Congress shall fix by law for all judges.…

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