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H.J.Res. 85 (94th)

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to modify the method of appointment and terms of office of the Federal judiciary.

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Introduced

14 January 1975

Last action

14 January 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

1 August 2024

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment- Provides that the judges, both of the Supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, except that each judge shall be approved by the voters in the fifth year after his appointment, and if not approved, shall no longer hold his office. States that if the judge is approved, he shall hold his office until the expiration of a term of ten years from his appointment.

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Timeline

  1. 14 January 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 January 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 January 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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