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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

MI-13
NEUTRAL

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to require the Supreme Court to consist of nine justices. • Changes in the composition of the Supreme Court could influence legal rulings that affect local laws and policies. • A stable number of justices may impact the predictability of court decisions, which could affect local governance. • Local legal systems may experience shifts in case law based on the Supreme Court's interpretations of constitutional issues. • Community organizations and advocacy groups may respond to changes in the Court's makeup, potentially influencing local civic engagement. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.

Updated: 1/14/2026

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: 1/14/2026Source: BILLSUMBill: 119hjres1 • District: MI-13Learn more →