S.J.Res. 16: A joint resolution 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.
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Law |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to consist of nine Justices.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Mike Lee | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| John Cornyn | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Todd Young | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Jim Banks | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| John Hoeven | R ND 2025-02-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S.J.Res. 16 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 16?
S.J.Res. 16 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A joint resolution 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..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 16 are available on congress.gov.
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