H.J.Res. 1 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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. 1 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Andy Biggs with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
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 nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andy Biggs (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293). (Sep 2, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 2, 2026 · Failed212–206
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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