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.
Latest action (Sep 2, 2026) — On the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
What it does
Congressional Research Service, Jan 3, 2025This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
Face Value
as reported to the HouseHow much of this bill its name accounts for.
- Every bill starts at100
- Nothing counted against it: one area of law, and short enough that length doesn't register.
Face Value measures reach, not honesty. A big bill can be accurately named, and a low score is not an accusation — it means the contents reach further than any short title could describe. Count it yourself ↗ How this is worked out
What Congress did
1 recordedOn decisive vote
House · Sep 2, 2026
A fast-track vote: no amendments, short debate, and two thirds needed to pass. Used for bills expected to be uncontroversial.
Discussion
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