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.

Introduced 1979-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
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.(1979-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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