Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 11) 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.

Bill: 117-hres-351
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Introduced: 2021-04-26
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives

Legislative rules and procedure
Latest action: action_date: 2021-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-04-26
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 11) 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.

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 351 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2021 Mrs. Fischbach submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 11) 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.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 11) 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. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the majority leader and minority leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.J. Res. 11.