HJRES1119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Representative Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

Failed

Summary

Fixes the size of the Supreme Court at nine justices. This proposed constitutional amendment would add an Article stating the Supreme Court shall be composed of nine justices: one chief justice and eight associate justices. It would take effect only if three-fourths of state legislatures ratify it within seven years after Congress submits it under the Constitution's normal amendment process. The amendment does not change how justices are appointed, their terms, impeachment rules, jurisdiction, or create funding or new programs.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]

AZ • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 7/16/2025

  • Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 6/2/2026

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 212 • No: 206

house vote • 9/2/2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Yes: 212 • No: 206

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