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).

Action history

  1. 2026-09-02On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
  2. 2026-09-02Considered as unfinished business.
  3. 2026-09-02At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  4. 2026-09-02DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.
  5. 2026-09-02Considered under suspension of the rules.
  6. 2026-09-02Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  7. 2026-07-06Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
  8. 2026-07-06Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
  9. 2026-07-06Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
  10. 2026-07-06Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
  11. 2026-06-03Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. 2026-06-03Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
  13. 2026-06-03Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
  14. 2026-06-03Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  15. 2025-01-03Introduced in House
  16. 2025-01-03Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  17. 2025-01-03Introduced in House
  18. 2025-01-03Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.