S.J.Res. 21 — 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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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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1981-01-27
Introduced in Senate
1981-01-27
Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
1981-02-06
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
1981-02-12
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.
1982-06-23
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of the Attorney General.

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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