9 justices on the Supreme Court or 13? Numbers battle revived in Congress
- The House is poised to vote Wednesday on a proposed constitutional amendment to codify the Supreme Court at nine justices, moving the court's size from ordinary federal law into the Constitution.
- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the resolution, arguing it protects the court from those "threatening to pack this iconic American institution" to ensure favorable political outcomes.
- Passing the measure requires a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress, followed by ratification from 38 of 50 states within seven years to become constitutional law.
- Democrats denounced the measure as a "political palooza" ahead of Wednesday's expected vote, with House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar characterizing it as a "fake issue" timed to midterm elections.
- Beyond the amendment vote, some Democrats continue advocating for a 13-justice court, while reformers like Gabe Roth, executive director of Fix the Court, argue term limits address structural flaws.
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9 justices on the Supreme Court or 13? Numbers battle revived in Congress • West Virginia Watch
WASHINGTON — As public opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court flags amid decisions that have roiled the nation, Democrats renewed calls ahead of the midterms to expand the high court, while House Republicans are considering a constitutional amendment this week that proposes to cap the number at nine.
9 justices on the Supreme Court or 13? Numbers battle revived in Congress • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — As public opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court flags amid decisions that have roiled the nation, Democrats renewed calls ahead of the midterms to expand the high court, while House Republicans are considering a constitutional amendment this week that proposes to cap the number at nine. Just Monday, the court gave the green […]
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Mike Johnson Makes Push for Constitutional Amendment to Lock Supreme Court at Nine Justices
Speaker Mike Johnson walked out Tuesday and did something Washington hates. He named the scheme. Then he scheduled a vote. The House will take up a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday to lock the Supreme Court at nine justices. Johnson is bringing it under suspension of the rules, which means Democrats cannot hide behind procedure. Two-thirds […]
WOW! SPEAKER JOHNSON MOVES TO BLOCK SUPREME COURT PACKING
Speaker Mike Johnson announced that Republicans will put a constitutional amendment on the House floor tomorrow to require the U.S. Supreme Court to remain at nine justices. Johnson said the move is intended to prevent Democrats from “packing” the...
House to Vote on Locking Supreme Court at 9 Justices as Democrats Float Expanding It - The Thinking Conservative News
The House is expected to vote this week on a proposed constitutional amendment that would fix the size of the Supreme Court at nine justices. The post House to Vote on Locking Supreme Court at 9 Justices as Democrats Float Expanding It appeared first on The Thinking Conservative News.
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9 justices on the Supreme Court or 13? Numbers battle revived in Congress
WASHINGTON — As public opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court flags amid decisions that have roiled the nation, Democrats renewed calls ahead of the midterms to expand the high court, while House Republicans are considering a constitutional amendment this week that proposes to cap the number at nine. Just Monday, the court gave the green […]
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