119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 2, 2026
H.J.Res. 1IntroducedLaw
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 3, 2025
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Activity timeline
Sep 2
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
Sep 2
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Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
Sep 2
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5459-5460)
Sep 2
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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.
Sep 2
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.
Sep 2
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5443-5451; text: CR H5443)
Sep 2
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Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Jul 6
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
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Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
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Jul 6
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
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Full action log
All 15 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 2
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
Sep 2
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
Sep 2
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5459-5460)
Sep 2
HOUSEAt 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
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.
Sep 2
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5443-5451; text: CR H5443)
Sep 2
HOUSEMr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Jul 6
HOUSEPlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
Jul 6
HOUSEReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
Jul 6
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
Jun 3
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
Jun 3
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Jan 3
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3
Introduced in House
Jan 3
Introduced in House
All 2 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 2 Republicans
Republicans (2)
Allen, Rick W.GA-12
Schmidt, DerekKS-02
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