HJRES 77 · 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.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Robinson, J. Kenneth [R-VA-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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