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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 1 (119th Congress)

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.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Sep 2, 2026

Sponsor: Andy Biggs (U.S. Representative, AZ-5, Republican)

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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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Where it stands

Did not advance and is no longer active.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted
Did not pass

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

2

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  • Republican2

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

    U.S. HouseSep 2, 2026Result: Failed

    (212) (206) (0) (15)

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Full history

  1. Sep 2, 2026

    Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.J. Res. 1.

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.

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  2. Sep 2, 2026

    Did not pass

    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).

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  3. 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).

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

  4. Jul 6, 2026

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.

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  5. Jul 6, 2026

    Introduced

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.

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Show full history (9 earlier events)
  1. Jul 6, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.

  2. Jul 6, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.

  3. Jun 3, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  4. Jun 3, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Jun 3, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.

  6. Jun 3, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.

  7. Jan 3, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  8. Jan 3, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  9. Jan 3, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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