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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 3, 2026
BillsLawH.J.Res. 1Congress.gov ↗
H.J.Res. 1Out of CommitteeLaw

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-5] (R-AZ)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 3, 2025
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Jan 3
House committee
Jun 3
3
House floor
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4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Cleared committee. Awaits a vote on the House floor.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (2)

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DR
All Republican.

Activity timeline

Jun 3
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
Jun 3
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 3
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3
Introduced in House
Jan 3
Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
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

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Republicans (2)

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