Senate joint resolution · S.J.Res. 16 (119th Congress)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine…
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Sponsor: Ted Cruz (U.S. Senator for Texas, Republican)
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A joint resolution 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.
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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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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. Senate.
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Cosponsors
22
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- Republican22
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- Ashley Moody
- Bill Cassidy
- Bill Hagerty
- Chuck Grassley
- Cindy Hyde-Smith
- Deb Fischer
- James E. Risch
- Jim Banks
- John Cornyn
- John Hoeven
- Katie Boyd Britt
- Kevin Cramer
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Related bills
- H.J.Res. 28Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.Identical bill
- H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.Related bill
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Full history
- Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Feb 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Feb 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Feb 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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