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S.J.Res. 39 (98th)

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

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Introduced

22 February 1983

Last action

23 January 1984 · Committee

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK]

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. Authorizes an additional term upon the advice and consent of the Senate.

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Timeline

  1. 22 February 1983

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

  4. 23 January 1984

    Committee

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

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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