A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution relating to the continuance in office of judges of the Supreme Court and of inferior courts.

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Introduced

11 January 1973

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Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - States that unless the president nominates and the Senate consents to the continuance in office of a judge of the Supreme Court or of an inferior court ordained and established by Congress, that judge may not hold office for more than ten years after: (1) he took office; (2) the Senate last consented to his continuance in office, or (3) the ratification of this article; whichever last occurs.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-joint-resolution/16
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