What is the current status of HJRES 1?

HJRES 1 is currently: Failed House.

How did the House vote on HJRES 1?

In the House, the recorded vote was 212 yea to 206 nay (Failed).

Who sponsored HJRES 1?

HJRES 1 was sponsored by Andy Biggs (R), Rep.

Sets Supreme Court Size at Nine Justices

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025

Failed House2 months 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

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?

1This resolution proposes a change to the Constitution regarding the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
2It specifies that the Supreme Court must always have one chief justice and eight associate justices.
3The resolution aims to ensure stability in the Supreme Court's composition.
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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Last changed 4 days ago · checked hourly

Sets Supreme Court Size at Nine Justices

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025

Failed House2 months 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

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?

1This resolution proposes a change to the Constitution regarding the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
2It specifies that the Supreme Court must always have one chief justice and eight associate justices.
3The resolution aims to ensure stability in the Supreme Court's composition.
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.

Read full document

Last changed 4 days ago · checked hourly