House Democrats sink GOP amendment to prevent Supreme Court expansion
House Democrats on Wednesday blocked a Republican-led proposal to amend the Constitution to prevent expanding the number of Supreme Court justices.
TL;DR
- House Democrats voted against Rep. Andy Biggs's amendment aimed at preventing Supreme Court expansion.
- Republicans accused Democrats of pursuing a 'radical socialist agenda' and aiming to 'fundamentally transform America.'
- Some Democrats, including Sen. Ed Markey, have supported legislation to expand the Supreme Court from nine to 13 justices.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson scheduled the vote strategically before the Nov. 3 elections.
- The resolution required a two-thirds majority for passage, which was unlikely given the House's party distribution.
- Had it passed the House, the measure would have needed Senate approval and ratification by 38 states.