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A joint resolution 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.

USA116th CongressSJRES-76| Senate 
| Updated: 11/9/2020
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (15)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of nine justices.
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Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 116-95
Introduced in House
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 9, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.
  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 116-95
    Introduced in House


  • October 19, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • October 19, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 9, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.

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Related Bills

  • SJRES 116-14: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of not more than 9 justices.
  • HJRES 116-52: 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.
  • HJRES 116-53: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.
  • HJRES 116-95: 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.
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsJudgesSupreme Court

A joint resolution 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.

USA116th CongressSJRES-76| Senate 
| Updated: 11/9/2020
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of nine justices.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 116-95
Introduced in House
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 19, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Nov 9, 2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.
  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 116-95
    Introduced in House


  • October 19, 2020
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • October 19, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 9, 2020
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (15)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Lamar Alexander (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Martha McSally (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Kelly Loeffler (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)

Law

Related Bills

  • SJRES 116-14: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of not more than 9 justices.
  • HJRES 116-52: 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.
  • HJRES 116-53: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.
  • HJRES 116-95: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsJudgesSupreme Court