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.

Judiciary Committee · Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ)

The joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would require the Supreme Court to consist of exactly nine justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.[AI-Generated]

Failed passage (212-206) 2 September 2026

Record as of 2 September 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

2 September 2026 Failed passage (212-206)
What's next: No further action scheduled (it can be brought back)
5 more actions
1. 2 September 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5459-5460)
2. 2 September 2026 At 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.
3. 2 September 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.
4. 2 September 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5443-5451; text: CR H5443)
5. 2 September 2026 Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
6 July 2026 Placed on calendar (House)
6 July 2026 Reported by committee
2 more actions
1. 3 June 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
2. 3 June 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
3 January 2025 Referred to committee
3 January 2025 Introduced in House

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