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 that would establish a Supreme Court of the United States consisting of nine justices. Currently, the number of justices on the Supreme Court is set by Congress, and has varied throughout history. This amendment would fix the size of the Court at nine, ensuring a consistent number of justices. It aims to provide stability and predictability regarding the composition of the highest court in the land.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Supreme Court of the United States with nine justices.
- This would be a constitutional amendment.
- Ratification requires approval by three-fourths of the states.
- Ratification must occur within seven years of submission.
Who is affected
- The United States Supreme Court
- The Justices of the Supreme Court
- The American Public
- State Legislatures
Notable changes
- Currently, the number of Supreme Court justices is determined by Congress.
- This amendment would remove Congress’s power to change the size of the Court.
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