HJRES 502 · 93th Congress · Law

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the continuance in office of judges of the Supreme Court, and of inferior courts.

Introduced 1973-04-10· Sponsored by Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-04-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - States that unless the President nominates and the Senate consents to the continuance in office of a judge of the Supreme Court or of an inferior court ordained and established by Congress, that judge 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.…

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