SJRES 16 · 93th Congress · Law

A 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 1973-01-11· Sponsored by Sen. Scott, William Lloyd [R-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-11)

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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