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.
This Iowa joint resolution (SJR 2001) urges the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to have exactly nine justices. It does not change any law or affect individuals directly, as it is a symbolic request to Congress. The resolution argues that fixing the Court's size at nine would protect its independence and public confidence. Iowa's legislature formally sends this request to federal leaders, but the resolution itself has no legal effect. It is a procedural step, not a binding policy change.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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2
Key actions
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Committee
1
Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Bousselot, Quirmbach, and Rowley.
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charlie McClintock
RRepublican
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