House Democrats block constitutional amendment to lock Supreme Court at 9 justices
3 sources·Updated September 2, 2026
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- Forbes Business·1d agoRepublican Bill Enshrining Supreme Court At 9 Justices Fails To Pass House
The proposed amendment would have prevented future presidents from trying to add more Supreme Court justices.
Read at Forbes Business → - CBS News Top·1d agoHouse rejects GOP effort to ban Supreme Court expansion in Constitution
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
Read at CBS News Top → - NBC News Top·1d agoHouse Democrats block constitutional amendment to lock Supreme Court at 9 justices
The Republican-led resolution, which requires two-thirds support in the House and the Senate, is a response to increasing openness among Democrats to expand the court.
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