Bill95th CongressFiled Jul 21, 1977Constitutional amendments
S.J.Res. 76
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the reconfirmation of Federal judges after a term of ten years.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 21, 1977)
Constitutional Amendment - Restricts the tenure of a Federal judge or a Supreme Court justice to a term not to exceed ten years, unless the Senate consents to another such term.
What just happenedJul 21, 1977
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE](R-DE)Sponsor
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- Jul 21, 1977IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
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