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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.

Introduced
Jan 3, 2025
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 3, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Supreme Court to have exactly nine justices. This change would be made by amending the US Constitution.

Sponsored By

Andy Biggs
Republican · Arizona · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 3, 2025
  3. Jun 3, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Supreme Court and its future composition, potentially limiting the ability of future presidents and congresses to change the number of justices. It would also affect the judiciary system as a whole, by establishing a permanent number of justices.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 3, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.