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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.
2/15/2025, 9:07 AM
Summary of Bill HJRES 28
Bill 119 hjres 28 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would require the Supreme Court of the United States to be composed of nine justices. Currently, there is no specific number of justices mandated by the Constitution, and the number has varied throughout history.
The bill aims to establish a fixed number of justices on the Supreme Court in order to prevent any potential attempts to expand or reduce the number for political purposes. This would ensure that the Court remains stable and consistent in its composition, regardless of changes in the political landscape.
Supporters of the bill argue that a fixed number of justices would help maintain the independence and integrity of the Supreme Court, as well as provide stability and predictability in the judicial system. They believe that having a set number of justices would prevent any one political party from gaining an unfair advantage by manipulating the size of the Court. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that setting a fixed number of justices could limit the flexibility of the Court to adapt to changing circumstances and could potentially hinder its ability to effectively interpret and apply the law. They also argue that the Constitution should not be amended lightly and that the current system of allowing Congress to determine the number of justices is sufficient. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 28 raises important questions about the structure and independence of the Supreme Court and the role of the Constitution in shaping the judiciary. It will be interesting to see how this proposal is debated and whether it gains enough support to move forward in the legislative process.
The bill aims to establish a fixed number of justices on the Supreme Court in order to prevent any potential attempts to expand or reduce the number for political purposes. This would ensure that the Court remains stable and consistent in its composition, regardless of changes in the political landscape.
Supporters of the bill argue that a fixed number of justices would help maintain the independence and integrity of the Supreme Court, as well as provide stability and predictability in the judicial system. They believe that having a set number of justices would prevent any one political party from gaining an unfair advantage by manipulating the size of the Court. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that setting a fixed number of justices could limit the flexibility of the Court to adapt to changing circumstances and could potentially hinder its ability to effectively interpret and apply the law. They also argue that the Constitution should not be amended lightly and that the current system of allowing Congress to determine the number of justices is sufficient. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 28 raises important questions about the structure and independence of the Supreme Court and the role of the Constitution in shaping the judiciary. It will be interesting to see how this proposal is debated and whether it gains enough support to move forward in the legislative process.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 28
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 28
Bill HJRES 28 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 22, 2025. Bill HJRES 28 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 22, 2025. Bill HJRES 28's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 28
Total Number of Sponsors
11Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
11Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
384Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
384Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 28
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 28
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.
Comments

Zechariah West
999
1 year ago
This bill limiting SCOTUS justices is bad for democracy and our rights.

Gloria Williams
1,073
1 year ago
I don't like this bill. It might mess things up.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 28
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