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.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a justice of the Supreme Court or a judge of any inferior court established by Congress from holding office for more than ten years after: (1) taking office; (2) the Senate last consented to his continuance in office; or (3) the ratification of this amendment, whichever last occurs, unless the President nominates and the Senate consents to a continuance in office.

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Timeline

1. 9 April 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 April 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 April 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 April 1979

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Sponsors

• Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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