S. 1141 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1141 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 15, 2021Mr. 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 twelve associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Judiciary Act of 2021. 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 twelve associate justices, any eight of whom shall constitute a quorum.