119 hr 8647
Representative Green's Original Legislation to increase from 9 to 13 the number of justices of the Supreme Court.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. GREEN of Texas:\nH.R. 8647.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nNecessary and Proper Clause (Art 1. Sec 8. Cl. 18)\n[Page H3337]\n</pre>"
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