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

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of office of a judge of the United States to six years after: (1) such person took office; (2) the Senate last consented to such person's continuance in office; or (3) the ratification of this article, whichever last occurs.

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Timeline

1. 31 January 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 January 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 31 January 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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