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S.J.Res. 233 (101st)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the impeachment of Article III judges.

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Introduced

21 November 1989

Last action

21 March 1990 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants the Congress the power to provide for: (1) the removal from office and lesser sanctions for justices, judges, and other Federal judicial officers found guilty of misconduct, failure or inability to perform the duties of office, or violating judicial ethics canons; and (2) the suspension of such officers, with or without pay, when convicted of a felony or under indictment or information charging such officer with a felony.

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Timeline

  1. 21 November 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 November 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 December 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  4. 21 March 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

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