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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.
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
A constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to have nine justices, including one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices
Key points
- Require nine Supreme Court justices
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Failed
Latest action
2026-09-02 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
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