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H.J.Res. 8 (97th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme and inferior courts.

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Introduced

5 January 1981

Last action

17 February 1981 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Leath, Marvin [D-TX-11], Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4], Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4], Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43], Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

16 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) to two six-year terms during good behavior.

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Timeline

  1. 5 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 February 1981

    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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