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H.J.Res. 557 (99th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish terms of fifteen years for justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Introduced

10 March 1986

Last action

12 March 1986 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

16 January 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Establishes terms of 15 years for justices of the Supreme Court. Provides that this amendment shall not apply to any term of a justice that commences before the ratification of this amendment.

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Timeline

  1. 10 March 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 March 1986

    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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