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Proposal to increase Supreme Court Justices from nine to thirteen

This bill proposes expanding the Supreme Court of the United States by increasing the number of Associate Justices from eight to twelve, resulting in a total of thirteen Justices. The required quorum for decisions would also increase from six to eight Justices.
Key points
The total number of Supreme Court Justices would increase from 9 to 13 (adding four new Associate Justice positions).
The quorum required for the Supreme Court to make decisions would increase from 6 to 8 Justices.
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Print number: 117_HR_2584
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Judiciary Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2584.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The total number of Supreme Court Justices would increase from 9 to 13 (adding four new Associate Justice positions).
  • The quorum required for the Supreme Court to make decisions would increase from 6 to 8 Justices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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