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Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
5/21/2026, 3:08 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8647
The bill titled "Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court," designated as H.R. 8647 in the 119th Congress, was introduced on May 4, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court from 9 to 13.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8647
Bill HR 8647 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8647 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 4, 2026. Bill HR 8647's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 4, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8647
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8647
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8647
Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
Comments

Dominic Carson
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2 months ago
I fully support this bill to increase the number of Supreme Court justices from 9 to 13. It is important to ensure that our highest court is able to effectively handle the workload and make decisions that reflect the diversity of our country. This change could potentially lead to a more balanced and fair judicial system, which is something that I believe is necessary for the future of our democracy. I am excited to see how this legislation progresses and how it may impact the decisions made by the Supreme Court in the future.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8647
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