SJRES 25 · 95th Congress · Constitutional amendments

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the terms of office and method of selection of judges of the Federal courts.

Introduced 1977-02-22· Sponsored by Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL]· 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.(1977-02-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Sets an eight-year term of office for Supreme Court justices and a six-year term of office for judges of inferior Federal courts. Directs that United States district court judges be elected by persons within the appropriate judicial districts.…

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