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Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.

USA119th CongressHR-8647| House 
| Updated: 5/4/2026
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to significantly alter the composition of the Supreme Court of the United States by amending Section 1 of title 28, United States Code. The bill mandates an increase in the number of associate justices from the current eight to twelve, thereby expanding the total number of justices on the Supreme Court to thirteen, including the Chief Justice. This change directly impacts the Court's size and potential operational dynamics. Additionally, the legislation adjusts the quorum requirement for the Court's proceedings, raising the minimum number of justices needed to conduct official business from six to eight. This ensures a larger representation of the expanded Court is present for decisions.
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Timeline
May 4, 2026
Introduced in House
May 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.

USA119th CongressHR-8647| House 
| Updated: 5/4/2026
This legislative proposal aims to significantly alter the composition of the Supreme Court of the United States by amending Section 1 of title 28, United States Code. The bill mandates an increase in the number of associate justices from the current eight to twelve, thereby expanding the total number of justices on the Supreme Court to thirteen, including the Chief Justice. This change directly impacts the Court's size and potential operational dynamics. Additionally, the legislation adjusts the quorum requirement for the Court's proceedings, raising the minimum number of justices needed to conduct official business from six to eight. This ensures a larger representation of the expanded Court is present for decisions.
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Timeline
May 4, 2026
Introduced in House
May 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted