Democrats block proposed constitutional amendment to keep Supreme Court justices to nine
Summary
A Republican plan to change the Constitution to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices did not pass in the House of Representatives. The proposal needed a two-thirds majority but was voted down mostly by Democrats.Key Facts
- Republicans proposed a constitutional amendment to keep the Supreme Court at nine justices.
- The amendment needed a two-thirds majority in the House to pass.
- The final vote was 212 in favor and 206 against.
- The vote followed party lines, with Democrats opposing the amendment.
- Democrats have historically not supported efforts to fix the number of Supreme Court justices.
- The Supreme Court currently has nine justices, but the number can be changed by law or amendment.
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