Circuit and district court judges, federal; urging Congress to set terms of service. (HJ28)
Introduced By
Del. Scott Lingamfelter (R-Woodbridge)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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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
Date | Action |
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12/29/2005 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 063179380 |
12/29/2005 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
01/18/2006 | Passed by indefinitely in Rules |