“We should move toward 18-year terms for Supreme Court Justices instead of lifetime appointments. At this point both parties should be open to it. It’s a more modern and rational approach that reduces uncertainty on both tenure and timing of replacement.”

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New justices keep getting younger. That is the main reason I would support this. I suggest a 22 year term. But if more than one vacancy happens in a two year term of Congress, then the subsequent judges would have a 19 year term. Also, count the time from when the vacancy happens, rather than when they are confirmed.