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US HJR145
Joint Resolution
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tom Barrett
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing 20-year term limits for all federal judges, including Supreme Court justices and judges of inferior courts
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Judges would continue to serve "during good behavior" (subject to impeachment) but only for the 20-year term rather than for life
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Prohibits reappointment of any judge to the same court after completing a 20-year term
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Applies only to judicial appointments made on or after the date of ratification; current judges would be grandfathered in
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Requires approval by two-thirds of both House and Senate, plus ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to take effect
Legislative Description
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts.
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1/30/2026