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

USA119th CongressHJRES-174| House 
| Updated: 5/4/2026
Johnny Olszewski

Johnny Olszewski

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for justices of the Supreme Court. The amendment stipulates that the tenure in office of a Supreme Court justice may not exceed 18 years . For justices already serving at the time of the amendment's ratification, a specific provision applies. If a justice's tenure has already reached or exceeded 18 years, their term would be immediately terminated upon ratification. This includes the Chief Justice, whose position would then be filled according to existing law.
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Timeline
May 4, 2026
Introduced in House
May 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

USA119th CongressHJRES-174| House 
| Updated: 5/4/2026
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for justices of the Supreme Court. The amendment stipulates that the tenure in office of a Supreme Court justice may not exceed 18 years . For justices already serving at the time of the amendment's ratification, a specific provision applies. If a justice's tenure has already reached or exceeded 18 years, their term would be immediately terminated upon ratification. This includes the Chief Justice, whose position would then be filled according to existing law.
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Timeline
May 4, 2026
Introduced in House
May 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Johnny Olszewski

Johnny Olszewski

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted