S.J.Res. 30 — 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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1985-01-24
Introduced in Senate
1985-01-24
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
1985-05-13
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
1985-05-15
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.

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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