arrow_back Back to App

Changes to US Supreme Court: More Justices Proposed

This bill proposes increasing the number of justices on the United States Supreme Court. This change could affect how important legal decisions, which impact all citizens, are made.
Key points
Proposal to increase the number of Supreme Court associate justices from 8 to 12.
Change in the number of justices required for a decision (quorum) from 6 to 8.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1141
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

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_S_1141.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Proposal to increase the number of Supreme Court associate justices from 8 to 12.
  • Change in the number of justices required for a decision (quorum) from 6 to 8.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law