Circuit and district court judges, federal; urging Congress to set terms of service. (HJ28)

Introduced By

Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Memorializing Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to set terms of service for federal circuit and district court judges. Memorializes Congress to propose an amendment to set eight-year terms for federal circuit and district court judges who now have lifetime tenure and to submit the amendment to the states for ratification. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/29/2005Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 063179380
12/29/2005Referred to Committee on Rules
01/18/2006Passed by indefinitely in Rules