HJRES 16 · 94th 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 1975-01-14· Sponsored by Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-01-14)

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 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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