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H.J.Res. 1

2 September 2026 · posted 3 September 2026

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)

2 September 2026 | Failed passage (212-206)

What's next: No further action scheduled (it can be brought back)

Summary: 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.

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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. | Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) | Judiciary Committee 📅 2 September 2026 | ❌ Failed passage (212-206) What's next: No further action scheduled (it can be brought back) Summary: 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]

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