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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

CO-06
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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to require the Supreme Court to consist of nine justices. • If passed, it may affect local legal interpretations and rulings that rely on Supreme Court decisions. • Changes in the composition of the Court could influence the types of cases that are prioritized, potentially impacting local courts. • Local advocacy groups may engage in discussions about the implications of this amendment on judicial independence and balance. • The amendment process itself could prompt community dialogue about the role of the judiciary in governance. 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: CO-06Learn more →