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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 28 (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 Jan 22, 2025

Sponsor: Dusty Johnson (U.S. Representative, SD at-large, Republican)

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Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices.

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Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

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

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Full history

  1. Jan 22, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Jan 22, 2025

    Introduced

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  3. Jan 22, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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