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IA HJR2005

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steven Bradley

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Iowa General Assembly urges U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment fixing the Supreme Court at nine justices
  • Proposed amendment text: "The supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine Judges"
  • Resolution asserts that Supreme Court independence is essential to preserving the constitutional system of government
  • Resolution warns that expanding the Court for political purposes threatens judicial stability and undermines public confidence
  • Secretary of the Senate must send certified copies to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and Iowa's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A joint resolution urging the United States Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the Supreme Court of the United States to be composed of nine justices.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 163.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

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