H.J. Res. 1 · Failed · Law

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.

Sponsor: Andy Biggs (R-AZ)

What it does

• Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices.
• Specifies one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
• Failed in the House on a suspension vote of 212 to 206, short of the two-thirds required.

Official summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.

Latest action

Sep 2, 2026: On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).

Committee: House Judiciary