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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.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 8
Bill 118 hjres 8, 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.
The bill seeks to address the ongoing debate surrounding the number of justices on the Supreme Court, particularly in response to recent discussions about expanding the Court. Currently, the number of justices on the Supreme Court is not specified in the Constitution, leaving it up to Congress to determine the size of the Court.
Proponents of the bill argue that maintaining the Court at nine justices is essential for preserving the balance of power and ensuring the Court's independence. They believe that increasing the number of justices could lead to politicization of the Court and undermine its credibility as a neutral arbiter of the law. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the current composition of the Court is inadequate for addressing the complex legal issues facing the country. They believe that expanding the Court could help ensure a diversity of perspectives and prevent any one ideology from dominating the Court. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 8 represents an important discussion about the structure and function of the Supreme Court, and the potential implications of changing the number of justices on the Court.
The bill seeks to address the ongoing debate surrounding the number of justices on the Supreme Court, particularly in response to recent discussions about expanding the Court. Currently, the number of justices on the Supreme Court is not specified in the Constitution, leaving it up to Congress to determine the size of the Court.
Proponents of the bill argue that maintaining the Court at nine justices is essential for preserving the balance of power and ensuring the Court's independence. They believe that increasing the number of justices could lead to politicization of the Court and undermine its credibility as a neutral arbiter of the law. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that the current composition of the Court is inadequate for addressing the complex legal issues facing the country. They believe that expanding the Court could help ensure a diversity of perspectives and prevent any one ideology from dominating the Court. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 8 represents an important discussion about the structure and function of the Supreme Court, and the potential implications of changing the number of justices on the Court.
Current Status of Bill HJRES 8
Bill HJRES 8 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HJRES 8 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HJRES 8's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 8
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 8
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 8
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