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.^ⓘ

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

Action timeline

15 actions, most recent first. Each line is the text published by the chamber or the Library of Congress, shown word for word.

1. Sep 2, 2026 16:35:33 Floor code H37300

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).

   Source: House floor actions · recorded vote

2. Sep 2, 2026 16:35:33 Floor code 9000

   Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).

   Source: Library of Congress · recorded vote

3. Sep 2, 2026 16:00:37 Floor code H30000

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5459-5460)

   Source: House floor actions

4. Sep 2, 2026 13:38:06 Floor code H37220

   At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

   Source: House floor actions

5. Sep 2, 2026 12:30:28 Floor code H8D000

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.

   Source: House floor actions

6. Sep 2, 2026 12:30:26 Floor code H30000

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5443-5451; text: CR H5443)

   Source: House floor actions

7. Sep 2, 2026 12:30:10 Floor code H30300

   Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

   Source: House floor actions

8. Jul 6, 2026 Calendars code H12420

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.

   Source: House floor actions

9. Jul 6, 2026 Committee code H12200

   Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.

   Judiciary Committee

   Source: House floor actions

10. Jul 6, 2026 Committee code 5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.

    Judiciary Committee

    Source: Library of Congress

11. Jun 3, 2026 Committee code H19000

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.

    Judiciary Committee

    Source: House committee actions

12. Jun 3, 2026 Committee code H15001

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Judiciary Committee

    Source: House committee actions

13. Jan 3, 2025 IntroReferral code H11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee

    Source: House floor actions

14. Jan 3, 2025 IntroReferral code Intro-H

    Introduced in House

    Source: Library of Congress

15. Jan 3, 2025 IntroReferral code 1000

    Introduced in House

    Source: Library of Congress

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Recorded votes on this measure

• House Roll #293 Passage Sep 2, 2026 · Failed