United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SJRES 9 — 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.

Last action — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

  • Placed on Calendar Senate View text Current html March 01, 2021

Action History

  1. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 8.

  2. Introduced in Senate

  3. Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

546 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SJRES 9?
SJRES 9 is sponsored by Cruz, Ted (Republican).
What is the current status of SJRES 9?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SJRES 9?
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