HJRES 491 · 96th Congress ·

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years any individual may serve as a Federal judge or magistrate.

Introduced 1980-01-30· Sponsored by Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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.(1980-01-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any person from holding judicial office under the United States for more than eight years. Applies such limitation to persons appointed after the date of ratification.…

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