HJRES 296 · 96th Congress ·
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the continuance in office of judges of the Supreme Court and of inferior courts.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-04-09)
Plain Language Summary
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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a justice of the Supreme Court or a judge of any inferior court established by Congress from holding office for more than ten years after: (1) taking office; (2) the Senate last consented to his continuance in office; or (3) the ratification of this amendment, whichever last occurs, unless the President nominates and the Senate consents to a continuance in office.…
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