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SJRES 16 119th Congress Senate In Committee

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.

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · Feb 6, 2025

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Legislative Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Independent · TX
Cosponsors (22)
Sen. CassidySen. GrassleySen. CrapoSen. BuddSen. RischSen. LeeSen. BlackburnSen. Hyde-SmithSen. TillisSen. Cornyn+12 more

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