SJRES16Referred to Committee

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.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-06
Introduced
22
Cosponsors
SJRES
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Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Republican · TX · Senator
Votes with party: 74.0% (813 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$464k

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-02-06

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Plain-English Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices.

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