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S.J.Res. 24 (97th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to reconfirmation of Federal judges after a term of ten years.

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Introduced

29 January 1981

Last action

6 February 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) to a ten-year term during good behavior.

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Timeline

  1. 29 January 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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