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- H.J.RES.40
H.J.RES.40: 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.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 19, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 15, 2021
Bill Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices consisting of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| April 15, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) |