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H.J.Res. 374 (98th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the continuance in office of judges of inferior courts.

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Introduced

27 September 1983

Last action

29 September 1983 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

16 January 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Limits tenure of judges of inferior Federal courts to ten years unless a presidential nomination for a continuance in office meets with Senate approval.

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Timeline

  1. 27 September 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 September 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 September 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 September 1983

    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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