S 83 · 95th Congress · Law

A bill to simplify the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Introduced 1977-01-10· Sponsored by Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]· 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 the Judiciary.(1977-01-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Repeals provisions authorizing Supreme Court review by appeal of: (1) a judgment, order, or decree of any Federal court holding an Act of Congress unconstitutional in a civil action to which the United States or an agent thereof is a party; (2) a United States Court of Appeals case at the request of a party who relied on a State statute which was declared unconstitutional; or (3) a final judgment or decree of the highest State court in which a decision could have been had holding a treaty or Federal statute invalid or a State statute which was attacked on constitutional grounds valid.…

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