There should be a maximum age limit for Supreme Court justices
Dem / Lean Dem82%
Rep / Lean Rep68%
Source: Pew Research, Oct. 4, 2023
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Age Limits for Supreme Court Justices
Pew Research, Oct. 4, 2023
Details
| Question | Do you favor or oppose each of the following proposals? |
| Item | Putting a maximum age limit in place for Supreme Court justices |
| Response | Strongly or somewhat favor |
| Poll Main Page | Most Americans favor maximum age limits for federal elected officials, Supreme Court justices |
| Interview Period | Jul. 10, 2023 to Jul. 16, 2023 |
| Sample Size | 8,480 |
| Note | “Republicans” include Republicans and those who lean to the Republican party. “Democrats” include Democrats and those who lean to the Democratic party. |
| Policy Context | At the time this poll was conducted in July 2023, there were no age limits on Supreme Court justices. The U.S. Constitution does not specify term limits for Supreme Court justices. It says justices “shall hold their Offices during good Behaviour,” which has been widely taken to mean lifetime appointments. That has always been the practice, with many justices serving until their deaths. So, imposing term limits would likely require a constitutional amendment. |