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H.J.Res. 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.

119th Congress. On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).

H.J.Res. 1119th Congress

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Chamber
House
Introduced
January 3, 2025
Latest action
On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).

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.

Legislative history

  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
  2. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5443-5451; text: CR H5443)
  7. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5459-5460)
  8. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
  9. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
  10. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
  13. Introduced in House
  14. Introduced in House
  15. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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