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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 174 (119th Congress)

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

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 11, 2026

Sponsor: Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (U.S. Representative, MD-2, Democratic)

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Summary

Proposes a constitutional amendment capping the tenure of a Supreme Court justice at 18 years. If ratified, the term of any sitting justice who has already served 18 years or more would end, and a Chief Justice vacancy created this way would be filled as provided by law.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

6

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic6

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Full history

  1. May 11, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. May 4, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. May 4, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House

  4. May 4, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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