Rep. Biggs Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Permanently Cap Supreme Court at Nine Justices
This bill has been approved by the House Judiciary Committee and is now waiting for a vote by the full House of Representatives. It is currently placed on the House calendar, which means it is actively moving forward. There is no companion bill mentioned for this proposal.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Senate Republicans introduced a constitutional amendment to block lawmakers from adding more justices to the high court. Proponents say the 'Keep Nine Amendment' is a check on efforts to 'pack' the bench with liberal-minded justices and ensures the court remains independent from political pressure.
The House Judiciary Committee passed H.J. Res. 1, a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to permanently set the Supreme Court's size at nine justices. Sponsor Rep. Andy Biggs stated the move would protect the court's legitimacy and preserve checks and balances against concentrated power.
The WSJ editorial board argues that Democrats appear determined to 'blow up' the Supreme Court if they retake the House. The piece highlights the Republican-led effort to pass a constitutional amendment fixing the court at nine justices as a defense against emerging court-packing threats.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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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