United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 16 (106th)
A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to establish limited judicial terms of office.
Introduced
25 March 1999
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Limits to ten years the term of office of the Chief Justice and judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts. Makes such justice and judges eligible for nomination and appointment by the President to additional terms.
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3 official files
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 March 1999
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 March 1999
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 25 March 1999
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/16
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/sjres/16