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Sets Supreme Court Size at Nine Justices
Recent Bills/Sets Supreme Court Size at Nine Justices

Sets Supreme Court Size at Nine Justices

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025
Failed House18 days ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
LawConstitution and constitutional amendmentsJudgesSupreme Court
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Why This Matters

This resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would require the Supreme Court to have nine justices at all times.

If you care about the Supreme Court's structure, this resolution aims to keep it at nine justices permanently.
Who this affects
all citizens
What does this resolution do?
  1. 1This resolution proposes a change to the Constitution regarding the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
  2. 2It specifies that the Supreme Court must always have one chief justice and eight associate justices.
  3. 3The resolution aims to ensure stability in the Supreme Court's composition.
  4. 4If ratified, this amendment would prevent future changes to the number of justices without another amendment.
Read the detailed 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.

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Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Sponsors
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HouseSep 2

Failed House

House Vote
Yes 212No 206Not Voting 15
Crossed party lines: 1 Democrat voted Yes
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Senate
President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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