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IA SJR2001

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charlie McClintock

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Iowa General Assembly urges U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment fixing the Supreme Court at exactly nine justices
  • Resolution argues expanding the Court for political purposes threatens its long-term stability and undermines public confidence in the judiciary
  • Proposed amendment text reads: "The supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine Judges"
  • Secretary of the Senate directed to send certified copies to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, and Iowa's congressional delegation
  • Sponsored by Senator McClintock in the 91st General Assembly

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

Subcommittee: Bousselot, Quirmbach, and Rowley. S.J. 65.

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/12/2026

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