118th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 1 — 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.

“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.”

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Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Last action Jan 9, 2023

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

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Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.