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H.J.Res. 1 House Law

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

Introduced
Jan 3, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ-5)
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STAGE 2 OF 8 — COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION

Currently in the House. Last action: ordered to be reported by the yeas and nays: 15 - 8 on Jun 3, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House Jan 3, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jan 3, 2025
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jun 3, 2026
  4. House Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8. Jun 3, 2026

Cosponsors

2

Subjects

Constitution and constitutional amendmentsJudgesSupreme Court

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
    • Markup By , Jun 3, 2026
    • Referred To , Jan 3, 2025

Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

Summary as of: Introduced in House

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  • A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. (Related bill)

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