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 inferior courts of the United States.

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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Timeline

1. 18 July 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 18 July 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 18 July 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 18 July 1973

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Sponsors

• Rep. Fulton, Richard [D-TN-5] · D · Sponsor
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