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.

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Sponsor: Andy Biggs

Latest action (Sep 2, 2026): On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).

Official summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

Summary: Congress.gov (Congressional Research Service).

Roll-call votes on this bill

Data as of Sep 28, 2026. Source: Congress.gov.

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