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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.

In committee

What this could mean for your district

CA-26
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This bill proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require the Supreme Court to consist of nine justices. • Changes to the Supreme Court's composition may influence judicial decisions that affect federal laws impacting local communities. • Local legal systems could see shifts in how cases are interpreted, potentially affecting residents' rights and protections. • The amendment process may engage local civic discussions about the judiciary and its role in governance. • Residents may have varying opinions on the amendment, reflecting broader national debates about the Supreme Court's structure. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.

Updated: 1/13/2026

Bill details

Introduced: 1/3/2025
Current status: In committee
Bill ID: 119hjres1
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill overview

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Introduced in House

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/3/2025

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Last updated: 1/13/2026Source: BILLSUMBill: 119hjres1 • District: CA-26Learn more →