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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-8| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (152)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Mike Garcia (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)Mark Alford (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)John James (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (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.
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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

  • 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.
  • HJRES 118-1: 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 118-21: 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.
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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-8| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices.
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Suggested Questions

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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
Dusty Johnson

Dusty Johnson

Republican Representative

South Dakota

Cosponsors (152)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Mike Johnson (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Mike Garcia (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)Mark Alford (Republican)Victoria Spartz (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Vince Fong (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Aaron Bean (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)William R. Timmons (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)John James (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Thomas Massie (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Kat Cammack (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Dan Bishop (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Brandon Williams (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Julia Letlow (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Dale W. Strong (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • 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.
  • HJRES 118-1: 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 118-21: 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