This bill would establish an 18-year term limit for Supreme Court justices and create a regular appointment schedule for new justices. Under the proposal, the President would nominate one new justice during the first and third years following each presidential election, creating a predictable rotation system. The nine most junior justices would form the active panel deciding cases, while justices who complete their 18-year terms would transition to "senior justice" status, available to fill vacancies or perform limited judicial duties. The bill includes an automatic confirmation provision that would seat a nominee if the Senate does not vote within 120 days. This legislation would significantly reshape the Supreme Court by eliminating lifetime appointments and replacing them with a structured appointment process, though justices already serving would be exempt from these changes and could continue serving for life.
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