Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to tenure of office for judges of the Supreme Court and the inferior courts of the United States.

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3 January 1973

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Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides that judges, both of the Supreme Court and the inferior courts of the United States, shall hold their offices for a term of eight years. Provides that, on the expiration of such term, a judge shall be eligible for another term upon appointment by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-joint-resolution/33
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