H.J. Res. 1
119th Congress
House
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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Sep 2, 2026 · 4:35 PM EDT
On motion to suspend the rules and pass Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 212 - 206 (Roll no. 293).
Sep 2, 2026 · 4:00 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5459-5460)
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:38 PM EDT
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 2, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 1.
Sep 2, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5443-5451; text: CR H5443)
Sep 2, 2026 · 12:30 PM EDT
Mr. Biggs (AZ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
Jul 6, 2026
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
Jul 6, 2026
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-732.
Jun 3, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
Jun 3, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
20
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | House · vote #293 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed | 212–206 | See who voted → |
| Jun 6, 1996 | Senate · vote #158 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 1 | Failed | 64–35 | See who voted → |
| Mar 2, 1995 | Senate · vote #98 | On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 1 | Failed | 65–35 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #97 | On the Motion to Table the Motion to Recommit H.J.Res. 1 | Agreed To | 63–37 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #96 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 258 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 75–25 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #95 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 253 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 63–37 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #94 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 255 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 62–38 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #93 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 254 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 68–32 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #91 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 307 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 63–37 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #92 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 252 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 69–31 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #90 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 311 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 100–0 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #89 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 310 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 57–43 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #88 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 273 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 62–38 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #87 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 300 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 92–8 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #86 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 299 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 61–39 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #85 | On the Motion to Table the Motion to Recommit H.J.Res. 1 | Agreed To | 63–37 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #84 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 238 to S.Amdt. 237 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title… | Agreed To | 62–38 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #83 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 298 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 57–43 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #82 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 259 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 59–40 | See who voted → |
| Feb 28, 1995 | Senate · vote #81 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 291 to H.J.Res. 1 (No short title on file) | Agreed To | 99–0 | See who voted → |
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): (Roll no. 293).
Plain-English summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to be composed of nine Justices—one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 1: 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.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HJRES-1/
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