H.J.Res. 8 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
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.
H.J.Res. 8 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 9, 2023, sponsored by Dusty Johnson with 152 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 152
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dusty Johnson (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 152 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 9, 2023)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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