HJRES 8 · 97th Congress · Law

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 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.(1981-02-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) to two six-year terms during good behavior.…

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Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans