A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to establish limited judicial terms of office.

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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Timeline

1. 23 April 1997

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 April 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 April 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3722-3724)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 July 1997

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-261.

   Source: Committee

5. 15 May 1998

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 23 April 1997 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 April 1997

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 April 1997

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 April 1997

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Sponsors

• Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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