SR131 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris ElliottSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Greg AlbrittonGerald H. AllenWill BarfootTom ButlerClyde ChamblissDonnie ChesteenSam GivhanGarlan GudgerJimmy HolleyAndrew JonesSteve LivingstonDel MarshJim McClendonTim MelsonArthur OrrRandy PriceDan RobertsClay ScofieldDavid SessionsShay ShelnuttLarry StuttsJ.T. WaggonerTom WhatleyJack W. Williams

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

SR131 is an Alabama Senate resolution that urges Congress to support the Keep Nine Amendment to ensure the U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices.

What This Bill Does

It expresses support for federal action to adopt the Keep Nine Amendment. If adopted, the amendment would require the Supreme Court to be composed of nine justices and prevent changes to that number. It cites concerns about court packing and its impact on public confidence in the judiciary. It directs that copies of the resolution be sent to Alabama's congressional delegation, the governor, and the attorney general.

Who It Affects

• United States Congress — urged to support the Keep Nine Amendment and its goal of a nine-justice Supreme Court.
• Alabama state leaders (Governor, Attorney General, and Alabama members of Congress) — receive copies of the resolution and are the primary recipients.

Key Provisions

• Urges the U.S. Congress to support the Keep Nine Amendment, which would fix the Supreme Court at nine justices.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Alabama Congressional Delegation, the Governor, and the Attorney General.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative