HR49 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tracy EstesRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Chip BrownBrett EasterbrookDavid FaulknerVictor GastonTommy HanesMike HolmesJamie KielCraig LipscombRhett MarquesMac McCutcheonCharlotte MeadowsArnold MooneyProncey RobertsonGinny ShaverMatt SimpsonJeff SorrellsShane StringerAndy WhittDebbie Wood

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Keep Nine Amendment, Congress urged to support, the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices

Summary

The Alabama House resolution urges Congress to support the Keep Nine Amendment to fix the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would formally express Alabama's support for the Keep Nine Amendment and urge federal lawmakers to back it. It explains why some people want to prevent changes to the number of justices and notes concerns about court-packing and public confidence. It instructs that a copy of the resolution be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation and the state Attorney General. It does not change Alabama law or create new state rules.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Congressional Delegation: urged to support the Keep Nine Amendment in federal Congress.
• Alabama Attorney General: recipient of a copy of this resolution.
• Alabama residents/public: may be indirectly affected by the state's position on federal constitutional changes regarding the Supreme Court.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The Alabama House strongly urges the Alabama Congressional Delegation to support the Keep Nine Amendment in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
• Provision 2: A copy of this resolution will be provided to the Alabama Congressional Delegation and the Attorney General.
• Provision 3: The resolution includes background statements about the absence of a specified number of justices in the U.S. Constitution, the historical nine-justice structure, past changes to court size, and concerns about court-packing and public confidence.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative