Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · SJRES 16
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 2025-02-06Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceThis joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices.
Sponsors
- Ted Cruz Republican sponsor
- 22 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-02-06 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |