Bills and Legislation

H.J.Res. 1

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.

In plain terms · AI-written

Would amend the Constitution to permanently set the number of Supreme Court justices at nine.

What it does · Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

The “Introduced in House” summary, Jan 3, 2025. Read it in full on congress.gov.

The record

  • Chamber: U.S. House
  • Status: Failed — Failed a vote. It would have to be revived to go any further in the Senate.
  • Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
  • Introduced: Jan 3, 2025
  • Latest action: On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293). (Sep 2, 2026)
  • Subjects: Law

Recorded floor votes

  • Failed — On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (Sep 2, 2026, 212–206, House)

Procedural and amendment votes included.

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