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.
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Bill details
Introduced: 1/3/2025
Current status: In progress
Introduced by: Andy Biggs (R · AZ-05)
Bill ID: 119hjres1
Latest official action: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
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Introduced in House
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: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/3/2025
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2 roll calls
House · 119 / 2 · Roll 293
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Date: 9/2/2026Result: Failed
House · 119 / 1 · Roll 293
On Motion to Refer
Date: 11/18/2025Result: Failed
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