S.J.Res. 370 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding judges appointed pursuant to Article III.

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Constitutional Amendment - States that, upon conviction of a felony and exhaustion of all appeals, a Federal judge shall forfeit office and benefits thereof. Empowers the Congress to set legislative standards by which the Supreme Court may discipline Federal judges who bring disrepute on Federal courts.

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1986-06-26
Introduced in Senate
1986-06-26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
1986-07-22
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
1986-08-12
Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding judges appointed pursuant to Article III.

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