US House rejects amendment to cap Supreme Court at nine justices
The United States House of Representatives has failed to advance a Republican-backed constitutional amendment that would have permanently limited the Supreme Court to nine justices. The vote took place on Wednesday in Washington and fell short of the two-thirds majority needed for constitutional changes. Lawmakers voted 212-206 against the measure, according to the supplied report.The proposal was championed by Republicans and was described as a joint resolution aimed at fixing the court at its current size. Representative Don Davis of North Carolina was the only Democrat to vote in favour, while independent Representative Kevin Kiley of California, who caucuses with... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Sep 2026 03:00 LONDON
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