United States · Bill · SJRES
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.
Introduced
22 February 1983
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Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of U.S. Attorney General.
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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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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 22 February 1983
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/39
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/sjres/39