H.J.Res. 28 · 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. 28 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jan 22, 2025, sponsored by Dusty Johnson with 108 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 108
- 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: 108 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 22, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 22, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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