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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.

USA118th CongressHJRES-1| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Dan Bishop (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 118-21
Introduced in Senate

  • 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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.
  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 118-21
    Introduced in Senate

Law

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-8: 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 118-16: 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 118-81: 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 118-21: 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.
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.

USA118th CongressHJRES-1| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
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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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 118-21
Introduced in Senate

  • 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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.
  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 118-21
    Introduced in Senate
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (1)
Dan Bishop (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-8: 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 118-16: 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 118-81: 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 118-21: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsJudgesSupreme Court