S 1616 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Judiciary Act of 2023

This bill changes the structure of the U.S. Supreme Court by adding four associate justices, increasing the total to 12 associate justices plus a Chief Justice. It also raises the required quorum for Court business from six to eight justices. The bill directly affects the Supreme Court's composition and operational rules. This is a procedural amendment to the Court's size and voting requirements, with no direct impact on public policy or laws.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2023
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Introduced May 16, 2023 Last action May 16, 2023
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May 16, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 16, 2023
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