House GOP Fails to Advance 9-Justice Supreme Court Amendment in 212-206 Vote
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 10
House GOP Fails to Advance 9-Justice Supreme Court Amendment in 212-206 Vote
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 10
Summary
H.J. Res. 8 fell short in the House, with Republicans’ bid to constitutionally lock the Supreme Court at nine justices failing to reach the required two-thirds majority.
The vote was 212-206: House Republicans backed the measure overwhelmingly, Democrats opposed it 205-1, and Rep. Don Davis was the lone Democrat to support it.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley, who caucuses with Republicans, voted against the amendment, while 15 members did not vote.
The failed measure came amid renewed debate over court expansion, with supporters arguing a nine-member court reflects the post-Civil War settlement cemented by the 1869 Judiciary Act.