HJRES 171 · 96th Congress ·
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every six years.
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Introduced2
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-31)
Plain Language Summary
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Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of office of a judge of the United States to six years after: (1) such person took office; (2) the Senate last consented to such person's continuance in office; or (3) the ratification of this article, whichever last occurs.…
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