A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the tenure in office of Supreme Court judges.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the term of office of a Justice or judge of the United States to ten years during good behavior and permits a reappointment for a second term by the President. Provides that the term of a current Justice or judge shall expire: (1) December 31, 1983; or (2) ten years after such person took the oath of office, whichever occurs later.

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Timeline

1. 12 October 1979

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 October 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 October 1979

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 October 1979

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3] · D · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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