HJRES 936 · 93th Congress · Constitutional amendments

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 1974-03-12· Sponsored by Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1974-03-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that notwithstanding section 1 of article III of the Constitution, 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 six 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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