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IA SR112

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Bousselot

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring the U.S. Supreme Court to be composed of exactly nine justices
  • Asserts that Supreme Court independence is essential to preserving the constitutional system of government
  • Argues that expanding the number of justices for political purposes threatens the Court's long-term stability and undermines public confidence in the judiciary
  • Proposes specific amendment language: "The supreme Court of the United States shall be composed of nine Judges"
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send certified copies to the President, President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the House, and Iowa's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A 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 Rules and Administration. S.J. 625.

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration3/23/2026

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