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H.J.Res. 191 (96th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme and inferior courts.

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Introduced

8 February 1979

Last action

8 February 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of office of a Justice or judge of the United States to six years during good behavior and limits the total service of such persons to 12 years.

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Timeline

  1. 8 February 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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