House Joint Resolution 53
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
53
Congress
116
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the U.S. Supreme Court to be composed of not more than nine Justices.
March 25, 2019
04/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
03/25/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/25/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:17:21 PM