HJRES 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.
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
118th Congress (2023-2024)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 11:01 PM
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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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Dan Bishop
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