One Democrat Votes to Keep Supreme Court at 9 Justices
Summary
The House of Representatives voted on a constitutional amendment to set the Supreme Court size at nine justices permanently. The proposal failed to pass because it did not get the two-thirds majority needed, with only one Democrat voting in favor.Key Facts
- The amendment is called the "Keep Nine Amendment" and aims to fix the Supreme Court size at nine justices in the Constitution.
- Republicans all voted for the amendment to prevent potential court expansion, known as "court packing."
- Only one Democrat, Representative Don Davis of North Carolina, voted for the amendment.
- Democrats oppose the amendment because they believe the current court is politically imbalanced after President Trump’s appointments.
- The Constitution does not specify the number of Supreme Court justices; Congress decides that by law.
- The court size has changed over history, with nine justices established since 1869.
- Expanding the court is a proposal some Democrats support to restore balance and public trust.
- Amending the Constitution requires a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate, which is difficult to achieve.
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