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Proposed Constitutional Amendment: Fixed Number of Supreme Court Justices

This proposed constitutional amendment aims to set a permanent number of nine justices for the United States Supreme Court. This means that future decisions regarding the composition of the Supreme Court would require a constitutional amendment, potentially impacting the stability and predictability of judicial rulings, and thus citizens' rights and obligations.
Key points
Establishes that the Supreme Court shall always consist of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
Requires ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become part of the Constitution.
Aims to prevent future attempts to alter the number of Supreme Court justices without a constitutional process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_1
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_1.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes that the Supreme Court shall always consist of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
  • Requires ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become part of the Constitution.
  • Aims to prevent future attempts to alter the number of Supreme Court justices without a constitutional process.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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