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.

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. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislative proposal is to amend the U.S. Constitution to establish that the Supreme Court must always consist of nine justices. This amendment aims to provide clarity and stability regarding the number of justices on the Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the United States. The key provision of this proposal is straightforward: it states that the Supreme Court shall be made up of nine justices. This change is intended to prevent any future changes to the number of justices, which could be influenced by political pressures or shifts in power.