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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Overview
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to establish a Supreme Court of nine justices. Specifically, it mandates that the Court consist of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. The amendment aims to restore the current number of justices currently serving on the Supreme Court. This would solidify the structure of the Court’s composition.
Key provisions
- The Supreme Court will consist of nine justices.
- One justice will serve as the Chief Justice.
- Eight justices will serve as Associate Justices.
- The amendment proposes a constitutional change.
Who is affected
- The Supreme Court
- The United States Constitution
- The public
Notable changes
- Currently, the number of Supreme Court justices is not explicitly defined in the Constitution.
- This amendment would establish a fixed number of justices.
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