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.
FailedWhat this bill is intended to do
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, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
How Congress voted · House roll call 293 · Sep 2, 2026
212 Yea206 Nay15 Not voting
Failed
How each party voted
Republicans211–0
Democrats1–205
Independents0–1
D62
Graded by The Quiet Ledger
The proposed constitutional amendment seeks to fix the number of Supreme Court justices at nine. It is straightforward in its intent and scope, focusing solely on the composition of the Supreme Court without additional provisions or financial implications.
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Structural flags⚑ No enforcement or oversight