A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to normalize vacancies and appointments for justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and for other purposes.
12/20/2024, 7:10 PMSummary of Bill SJRES 120
Bill 118 SJRes 120 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding vacancies and appointments for justices of the Supreme Court. The purpose of this resolution is to establish a more standardized process for filling vacancies on the Supreme Court.Currently, when a justice on the Supreme Court retires or passes away, the President is responsible for nominating a replacement, who must then be confirmed by the Senate. This process can often be contentious and politicized, leading to delays in filling vacancies and potential disruptions to the functioning of the Court.
The proposed amendment in Bill 118 SJRes 120 seeks to address these issues by establishing a more predictable and efficient process for filling vacancies on the Supreme Court. The resolution outlines specific guidelines for how vacancies should be filled, including timelines for nominations and confirmations. Additionally, the resolution includes provisions for ensuring that the Supreme Court remains fully staffed and operational at all times. This is intended to prevent any potential disruptions to the Court's ability to hear cases and make decisions. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 120 aims to streamline the process for filling vacancies on the Supreme Court and ensure that the Court can continue to function effectively. It will be interesting to see how this resolution progresses through Congress and whether it ultimately leads to any changes in the appointment process for Supreme Court justices.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 120
Bill SJRES 120 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2024. Bill SJRES 120 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2024. Bill SJRES 120's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 5, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 120
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 120
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to normalize vacancies and appointments for justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and for other purposes.A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to normalize vacancies and appointments for justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and for other purposes.Comments
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