Bill98th CongressFiled Feb 22, 1983Law
S.J.Res. 39
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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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 22, 1983)
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.
What just happenedJan 23, 1984
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of U.S. Attorney General.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Boren, David L. [D-OK](D-OK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Jan 23, 1984Committee
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Office of U.S. Attorney General.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 1, 1983Committee
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Office of U.S. Attorney General.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 1, 1983Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee - Feb 22, 1983IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 22, 1983IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate