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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

NJ-12
NEUTRAL

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure the Supreme Court consists of nine justices. • A change in the composition of the Supreme Court may influence legal decisions that affect local laws and policies. • Local courts could see shifts in case precedents based on new interpretations from a restructured Supreme Court. • The amendment process may engage local civic discussions about judicial independence and governance. • Residents may have varying opinions on the implications for the balance of power among branches of government. 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: NJ-12Learn more →