A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and judges to all other Federal courts, as established under section 1 of article III, be reconfirmed every six years by the Senate and to require five years' prior judicial experience as a qualification for appointment to said offices.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and judges to all other Federal courts, as established under section 1 of article III, be reconfirmed every six years by the Senate. Requires fives years' prior judicial experience as a qualification for appointment to said offices.

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Timeline

1. 9 January 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 January 1973

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rarick, John R. [D-LA-6] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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