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HJRES 28119th CongressIn Committee
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 22, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.J. Res. 28 proposes a constitutional amendment that would fix the number of Supreme Court justices at nine. The amendment requires a two‑thirds vote in each House and ratification by three‑quarters of the states.
Key Points
- 1Proposal to amend the Constitution to set the Supreme Court at nine justices.
- 2Requires two‑thirds approval in both the House and Senate.
- 3Ratification by three‑quarters of state legislatures within seven years.
- 4Article text: "The Supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine justices."
Impact Areas
Supreme Court composition and judicial appointmentsState legislatures and ratification processFederal judiciary and legal precedentPublic perception of the Court
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