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.

1/14/2025, 2:53 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 1

Bill 119 hjres 1, also known as the "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," aims to amend the US Constitution to mandate that the Supreme Court consist of nine justices.

Currently, the number of justices on the Supreme Court is not specified in the Constitution, leaving it up to Congress to determine the number. This bill seeks to establish a fixed number of justices to prevent any potential changes in the future.

The bill is significant because the number of justices on the Supreme Court has been a topic of debate in recent years. Some have proposed expanding the number of justices to balance the ideological makeup of the Court, while others argue that the Court should remain at nine justices to maintain its independence and stability. If passed, this bill would require a constitutional amendment, which is a lengthy and complex process. It would need to be approved by two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then ratified by three-fourths of the states. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 1 seeks to establish a fixed number of justices on the Supreme Court, aiming to provide clarity and stability to the highest court in the land.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 1

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HJRES 1

Bill HJRES 1 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HJRES 1 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HJRES 1's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 1

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 1

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 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.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.

Start holding our government accountable!

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 1

Andy Biggs

Arizona(Republican)

Latest Bills

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

Bill HJRES 35March 29, 2025

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

Bill HJRES 75March 29, 2025

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".

Bill HJRES 24March 29, 2025

To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.

Bill HR 2200March 29, 2025

Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025

Bill HR 2195March 29, 2025