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Proposal to increase US Supreme Court Justices to thirteen.

This bill proposes expanding the U.S. Supreme Court by increasing the number of Associate Justices from eight to twelve, resulting in a total of thirteen Justices. This structural change to the nation's highest court could significantly influence future rulings on constitutional rights, civil liberties, and major legal issues affecting citizens' daily lives. The required quorum for the Court to conduct business would also increase from six to eight Justices.
Key points
The total number of Supreme Court Justices would increase from 9 to 13 (Chief Justice + 12 Associate Justices).
This expansion could alter the ideological balance and direction of future Supreme Court decisions impacting citizens' rights and obligations.
The minimum number of Justices required for a decision (quorum) is raised from 6 to 8.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1616
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-05-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Judiciary Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1616.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The total number of Supreme Court Justices would increase from 9 to 13 (Chief Justice + 12 Associate Justices).
  • This expansion could alter the ideological balance and direction of future Supreme Court decisions impacting citizens' rights and obligations.
  • The minimum number of Justices required for a decision (quorum) is raised 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 2025-12-26.

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