A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish a ten year term of office for federal judges.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) to a ten-year term during good behavior. Authorizes an additional term upon the advice and consent of the Senate.

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Timeline

1. 27 January 1981

   Introduced

   Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 January 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 February 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

   Source: Committee

4. 12 February 1981

   Committee

   Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.

   Source: Committee

5. 23 June 1982

   Committee

   Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 January 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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