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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.

USA117th CongressSJRES-9| Senate 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (20)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Burr (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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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-76
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.
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 1, 2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
Oct 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-40
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-76
    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.


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 1, 2021
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.


  • October 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-40
    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 117-4: 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.
  • HJRES 117-11: 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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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.

USA117th CongressSJRES-9| Senate 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
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

SJRES 116-76
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.
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Mar 1, 2021
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.
Oct 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-40
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-76
    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.


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.


  • March 1, 2021
    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.


  • October 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-40
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (20)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Richard Burr (Republican)

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 117-4: 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.
  • HJRES 117-11: 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