HJRES 1 119th Congress House In Progress

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.

Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8. · Jun 3, 2026

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Independent · AZ
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. AllenRep. Schmidt

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