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H.J.Res. 168 (100th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution requiring that Federal judges be reconfirmed by the Senate every 10 years.

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Introduced

4 March 1987

Last action

6 March 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

Sponsors

Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

16 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of specified Federal judges to ten years unless the Senate consents to a continuance in office.

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Timeline

  1. 4 March 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 March 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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