Senate Joint Resolution 76
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A joint resolution 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.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 19, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
76
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of nine justices.
November 9, 2020
11/09/2020
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583.
10/19/2020
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
10/19/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2021 9:58:57 PM