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Bill97th CongressFiled Jan 29, 1981Law
S.J.Res. 24

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to reconfirmation of Federal judges after a term of ten years.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 29, 1981)

Constitutional Amendment - Limits the tenure of Federal judges (including Supreme Court justices) to a ten-year term during good behavior.

What just happenedFeb 6, 1981

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN](R-MN)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Feb 6, 1981Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Jan 29, 1981IntroReferral

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jan 29, 1981IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate