H.J.Res.174

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.

Introduced·5/4/26

Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit Supreme Court justices to 18 years in office.

This bill proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to establish a maximum 18-year term for Supreme Court justices. If ratified, any justice currently serving who has been in office for 18 years or more would have their term end immediately. The amendment would also specify procedures for filling the Chief Justice position if it becomes vacant.

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