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. — Project Euthyna
The public record · 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.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
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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.Official Title as Introduced
HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 3, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
Jul 6, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
Jul 6, 2026
HousePlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorMr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5443-5451; text: CR H5443)
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 2, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5459-5460)
Sep 2, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).Roll Call 293
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