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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.

USA117th CongressHJRES-39| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (8)
Mo Brooks (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of not more than nine Justices.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-95
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-53
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-52
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.
Jan 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 117-4
Introduced in Senate
Apr 13, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-95
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-53
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-52
    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.


  • January 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 117-4
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-40: 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.
  • HJRES 117-43: 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.
  • SJRES 117-9: A joint resolution 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.
  • SJRES 117-4: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of not more than 9 justices.
  • HJRES 117-11: 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.
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsJudgesSupreme Court

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.

USA117th CongressHJRES-39| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of not more than nine Justices.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-95
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-53
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-52
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.
Jan 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 117-4
Introduced in Senate
Apr 13, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-95
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-53
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-52
    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.


  • January 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 117-4
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mike Gallagher

Mike Gallagher

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (8)
Mo Brooks (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Ken Buck (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Peter Meijer (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Chris Jacobs (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Law

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-40: 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.
  • HJRES 117-43: 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.
  • SJRES 117-9: A joint resolution 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.
  • SJRES 117-4: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of not more than 9 justices.
  • HJRES 117-11: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Constitution and constitutional amendmentsJudgesSupreme Court