A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that Justices of the Supreme Court be reconfirmed by the Senate every 10 years.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that, notwithstanding section I of article III of the U.S. Constitution, unless the Senate consents to the continuance in office of a Justice of the Supreme Court, such Justice may not hold office for more than ten years after: (1) he took office, (2) the Senate last consented to his continuance in office, or (3) the ratification of this Article, whichever last occurs. Excludes Justices who have retired from active judicial service from the provisions of this Amendment.

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Timeline

1. 6 January 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 6 January 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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