Bill Sponsor
House Joint Resolution 81
118th Congress(2023-2024)
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
Introduced in House on Jul 11, 2023
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 11, 2023
Latest Action
Jul 11, 2023
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
81
Congress
118
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Wisconsin
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Unavailable
Text (1)
July 11, 2023
Actions (2)
07/11/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/11/2023
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 4, 2024 10:15:45 PM