Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 15, 2021Law
H.J.Res. 40
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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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 15, 2021)
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices consisting of one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
What just happenedOct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5](R-AZ)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 R
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- Introduced in HouseApr 15, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 15, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House