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This joint resolution, passed by the Iowa General Assembly, urges the United States Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would permanently fix the number of justices on the Supreme Court of the United States at nine. The resolution emphasizes that the Supreme Court's independence is vital for the American system of government and argues that changing the number of justices for political reasons could destabilize the Court and erode public trust in the judiciary. By proposing a constitutional amendment, the resolution aims to ensure a fixed number of justices, thereby safeguarding the Court's stability and public confidence. The Secretary of the Iowa Senate is directed to send certified copies of this resolution to key federal officials, including the President, the leaders of both houses of Congress, and Iowa's congressional representatives.

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