H.J.Res. 11 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
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.
H.J.Res. 11 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Jan 4, 2021, sponsored by Dusty Johnson with 183 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 183
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court consist of nine Justices.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dusty Johnson (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 183 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (Mar 4, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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