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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.

USA117th CongressHJRES-11| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (183)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Joseph Sempolinski (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Connie Conway (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • 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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Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 1, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 117-9
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 1, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 117-9
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Law

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-40: 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 117-43: 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 117-39: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.
  • SJRES 117-9: 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.
  • SJRES 117-4: 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.
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsJudgesSupreme Court

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.

USA117th CongressHJRES-11| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 1, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 117-9
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
Mar 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 1, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 117-9
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.


  • March 4, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (183)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Bob Good (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Yvette Herrell (Republican)John Katko (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jim Hagedorn (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Warren Davidson (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Van Taylor (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Joseph Sempolinski (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Connie Conway (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Louie Gohmert (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Law

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-40: 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 117-43: 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 117-39: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.
  • SJRES 117-9: 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.
  • SJRES 117-4: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsJudgesSupreme Court