On Wednesday, a proposal to keep the Supreme Court at nine justices was rejected by the House of Representatives. The amendment, known as HJR 1, aimed to prevent any future attempts to expand the court.
The amendment was voted down 212-206, lacking the necessary two-thirds majority to pass.
The vote mainly followed party lines, with 211 Republicans supporting it and 205 Democrats opposing.
The "Keep Nine Amendment," proposed by Rep. Andy Biggs, was intended to counteract potential future court-packing by Democrats.
Some Democratic leaders have expressed support for adding justices, sparking debate about the court's independence.
The Keep Nine Coalition supports the amendment, aiming to maintain the Supreme Court's structure against any attempts at political influence.
The House rejected the Keep Nine Amendment amid rising discussions over the Supreme Court's future composition. The failure of this proposal reflects concerns over how changes in the court's makeup could impact its role in governance. Lawmakers are set to take a week off before reconvening on September 14.
https://thefederalist.com/2026/09/02/205-house-democrats-vote-to-kill-anti-court-packing-amendment/
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