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.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a justice of the Supreme Court or a judge of any inferior court established by Congress from holding office for more than ten years after (1) taking office, (2) the Senate last consented to his continuance in office, or (3) the ratification of this amendment, whichever last occurs, unless the President nominates and the Senate consents to a continuance in office.

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Timeline

1. 1 March 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 1 March 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 1 March 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Scott, William Lloyd [R-VA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Allen, James B. [D-AL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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