United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors
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HJRES 1 — 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 — 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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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 10% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

  • Spreading across states

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In plain language

This bill proposes an amendment to ensure the Supreme Court has nine justices.

The proposed amendment would require the Supreme Court to consist of nine justices, including one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices. This measure aims to create consistency in the composition of the Court.

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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

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

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

  8. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.

  9. Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5443-5451; text: CR H5443)

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

  12. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  13. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5459-5460)

  14. 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).

  15. 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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Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJRES 1 do?
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
Who sponsors HJRES 1?
HJRES 1 is sponsored by Allen, Rick W. (Republican), Schmidt, Derek (Republican), and Biggs, Andy (Republican).
What is the current status of HJRES 1?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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