HJRES 174
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.
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Bill overview
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would establish term limits for justices of the Supreme Court. Specifically, it would limit a justice’s time in office to 18 years. Any justice currently serving who has already reached their 18-year term would have their term end upon ratification of the amendment. The amendment also outlines procedures for filling vacancies if a justice reaches the term limit.
Key provisions
- Justices of the Supreme Court would be subject to term limits.
- Term limits would be 18 years.
- Justices already serving who have reached 18 years of service would have their terms expire upon ratification.
- The amendment addresses the continuation of the Chief Justice's role.
Who is affected
- Justices of the Supreme Court
- The public
- Future nominees to the Supreme Court
Notable changes
- Currently, Supreme Court justices have lifetime appointments.
- This amendment would introduce a fixed term length.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. J. RES. 174
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.
That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States:
The tenure in office of a justice of the Supreme Court may not exceed 18 years. In the case of any justice who is serving as of the ratification of this amendment, if the tenure in office of that justice is 18 years or more, that term of that justice shall be terminated. If such a justice is the Chief Justice, the position shall be filled in accordance with law.