H.J.Res. 1 (119th)

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.^ⓘ

Policy area:: Law
Sponsor:: Andy Biggs
Latest action:: On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293). (Sep 2, 2026)

Official record (congress.gov)

Congressional Budget Office estimates

H.J. Res. 1, a joint resolution 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 — Jul 23, 2026

Recorded votes on this measure

House Roll #293 Passage Sep 2, 2026 · Failed

Coverage: the 118th–119th Congresses.