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    H.J.Res. 1 · 119th Congress

    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.

    5 · Introduced January 3, 2025

    1. Introduced
    2. Passed House
    3. Passed Senate
    4. To President
    5. Became Law

    Latest: September 2, 2026: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).

    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.

    Recorded votes 1

    • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass House · September 2, 2026 · FailedYea–nay by party (current members): D 1–205 · R 211–0 · I 0–1