H.J.Res. 1 Failed Law

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] Introduced January 3, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (2 R) Latest action September 2, 2026

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Sep 2, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
  2. Sep 2, 2026 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).
  3. Sep 2, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5459-5460)
  4. Sep 2, 2026 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.
  5. Sep 2, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.
  6. Sep 2, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5443-5451; text: CR H5443)
  7. Sep 2, 2026 Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
  8. Jul 6, 2026 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
  9. Jul 6, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
  10. Jun 3, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
  11. Jun 3, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Jan 3, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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