Bill105th CongressFiled May 1, 1997Law
S. 678
Federal Judgeship Act of 1997
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 15, 1998
Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT](D-VT)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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- Introduced in SenateMay 1, 1997
- May 15, 1998Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.
Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee - Feb 12, 1998IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S787)
- May 1, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 1, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3903-3904)
- May 1, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate