S. 1616

Judiciary Act of 2023

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 1616

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 16, 2023

Mr. Markey introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 28, United States Code, to allow for 12 associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Judiciary Act of 2023.

2.

Number of justices; quorum

Section 1 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking a Chief Justice of the United States and eight associate justices, any six of whom shall constitute a quorum and inserting a Chief Justice of the United States and 12 associate justices, any 8 of whom shall constitute a quorum.