United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 188 (96th)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the continuance in office of judges of the Supreme Court and of inferior courts.
Introduced
5 February 1979
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Status
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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14 June 2021
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of office of a Justice or 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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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 5 February 1979
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/188
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/hjres/188