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H.J.Res. 193 (97th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish a Court of the States.

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Introduced

25 February 1981

Last action

27 February 1981 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

16 January 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Establishes a Court of the States, consisting of one judge from each State selected in accordance with State law. Grants such Court jurisdiction to hear all cases arising under this or the tenth amendment to the Constitution (reserved powers to States), upon appeal from the Supreme Court. Makes such Court's decisions unreviewable by any other court.

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Timeline

  1. 25 February 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 February 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 February 1981

    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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