Democrats block proposed constitutional amendment to keep Supreme Court justices to nine
A Republican proposal to amend the Constitution to prevent expanding the number of justices on the Supreme Court failed on the House floor. Like all constitutional amendments, the measure needed a two-thirds majority of the House to pass, which it did not get: The vote was along party lines at 212-206. Democrats have never supported…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NBC News · Sep 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM ET
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Democrats block proposed constitutional amendment to keep Supreme Court justices to nine(opens original report in a new tab)NBC NewsTier B
House Democrats block constitutional amendment to lock Supreme Court at 9 justices(opens original report in a new tab)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. — NBC News
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