H.J.Res. 1 · 119th Congress
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.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Andy Biggs
- Introduced
- 2025-01-03
- Latest action
- 2026-09-02 · On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
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.