Bill Sponsor
House Joint Resolution 1
119th Congress(2025-2026)
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
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2025
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jan 3, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 6, 2026
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
1
Congress
119
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
Arizona
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

Text (2)
July 6, 2026
January 3, 2025
Actions (6)
07/06/2026
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
07/06/2026
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
06/03/2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
06/03/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
01/03/2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/03/2025
Introduced in House
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H.J.Res.1 119 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Suprem
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