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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.

House roll call 293, · H.J.Res. 1: bill details and every vote on it

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Official question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

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

Failed212–206Official record ↗

Totals

212–206

15 didn’t vote

By party

PartyYesNoPresentDidn’t vote
Democrat Democrats120508
Republican Republicans211107

Every member's vote

Yes212

No206

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution…: House Vote Results