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.
H.J.Res. 1119th CongressLaw
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Latest action
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
- Sep 2, 2026
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houseH.J.Res. 1
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.Fast-track passageFailed212–206
Summary
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.