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Bill106th CongressFiled Mar 25, 1999Law
S.J.Res. 16

A joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to establish limited judicial terms of office.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 25, 1999)

Constitutional Amendment - Limits to ten years the term of office of the Chief Justice and judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts. Makes such justice and judges eligible for nomination and appointment by the President to additional terms.

What just happenedMar 25, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH](R-NH)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Mar 25, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Mar 25, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3515)

  3. Mar 25, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate