HJRES 191 · 96th Congress ·

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme and inferior courts.

Introduced 1979-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1979-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of office of a Justice or judge of the United States to six years during good behavior and limits the total service of such persons to 12 years.…

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