Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.J.Res. 1 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 3 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Biggs, Andy (R-AZ) (Introduced 01/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.82 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee; House - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/06/2026 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/03/2025)
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
119 HJ 1 IH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IA119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. J. RES. 1IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Biggs of Arizona submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryJOINT RESOLUTIONProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: —The Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine justices consisting of one chief justice and eight associate justices..
119 HJ 1 RH: 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. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IAHouse Calendar No. 84119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. J. RES. 1[Report No. 119–732]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Mr. Biggs of Arizona submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryJuly 6, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Allen and Mr. SchmidtJuly 6, 2026Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printedJOINT RESOLUTIONProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification: — The Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine justices consisting of one chief justice and eight associate justices. .July 6, 2026Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
| 06/03/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/03/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8. |
| 07/06/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732. |
| 07/06/2026 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732. |
| 07/06/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | 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. |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Judiciary Committee | 07/06/2026 Reported By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 06/03/2026 Markup By |
| House - Judiciary Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Law
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