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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8 February 1979

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Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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summary · EN · 8 February 1979
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-joint-resolution/191
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/hjres/191