119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 4, 2026
H.J.Res. 174In CommitteeLaw
Democrats propose constitutional amendment limiting Supreme Court justice tenure
Sponsor: Rep. Olszewski, Johnny (D-MD)5 cosponsorsIntroduced May 4, 2026
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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Cosponsors (5)
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All Democratic.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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All 5 cosponsors
5 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (5)
Goldman, Daniel S.NY-10
Mfume, KweisiMD-07
Liccardo, Sam T.CA-16
Ansari, YassaminAZ-03
Thanedar, ShriMI-13
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