A bill to amend title 28 of the United States Code to provide that, in the event of the failure of the President to appoint a Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, upon a vacancy occurring in that Office, the Justice of the Supreme Court who has longest served as a Justice of that Court shall in certain cases appoint such a Director, and for other purposes.

Summary

Provides that, in the event of the failure of the President to appoint a Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, upon a vacancy occurring in that office, the Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States who has longest served as a Justice of that Court shall in specified cases appoint such a Director. (Amends 28 U.S.C. 532)

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Timeline

1. 23 October 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

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2. 23 October 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 23 October 1973

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   Introduced in House

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 October 1973

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• Rep. Griffiths, Martha W. [D-MI-17] · D · Sponsor
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