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(10,252 posts) Sun Nov 6, 2022, 07:04 PM Nov 2022

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Judiciary Act adds four seats to the Supreme Court [View all]

Expand the Supreme Court: Senator Markey and Reps., Nadler, Johnson, and Jones Introduce Legislation to Restore Justice and Democracy to Judicial System

https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/expand-supreme-court-senator-markey-and-reps-nadler-johnson-and-jones

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Judiciary Act adds four seats to the Supreme Court [View all] vlyons Nov 2022 OP

Desperately needed to restore justice. nt SunSeeker Nov 2022 #1

And does anyone believe this will pass a Republican road block? packman Nov 2022 #2

Nothing ventured, nothing gained vlyons Nov 2022 #3

Amen packman Nov 2022 #14

There is that. calimary Nov 2022 #20

Yup. 👍 electric_blue68 Nov 2022 #46

No, it won't pass Republicans, but I'm glad it was put out there anyway. panader0 Nov 2022 #6

The only raod blocks are the filibuster and a few rogue Democrats in the Senate. Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #8

One other important thing too InstantGratification Nov 2022 #18

Judicial nominees only need 51 votes in the Senate...right? n/t Prairie_Seagull Nov 2022 #19

Correct. Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #36

If we gain only 2 senate seats, no. ColinC Nov 2022 #25

Assuming the usual two problem Senators won't vote yes and vote no, Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #38

Biden said on June 25th that he opposes adding more Justices Polybius Nov 2022 #40

June 25th is eons ago Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #41

But he said it the day after Dobbs was decided Polybius Nov 2022 #42

And watch them give state legislatures Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #43

Well, we need to pick up two Senate seats and hold the House Polybius Nov 2022 #44

Vote! Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #45

I will on Tuesday Polybius Nov 2022 #48

Yes, basically I feel Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #49

I hope you're right Polybius Nov 2022 #50

1850's that is. electric_blue68 Nov 2022 #47

This current court wants to take this country into a dictatorship. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2022 #64

We don't have 48 votes now Zeitghost Nov 2022 #71

True, but the landscape may look Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #73

And what if this passes SCantiGOP Nov 2022 #62

About the same inthewind21 Nov 2022 #65

Any bill(s) that ultimately pass will be under the auspices of Hortensis Nov 2022 #4

K&R spanone Nov 2022 #5

President Biden and Democrats in Congress have to realize Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #7

The theft of those two SC seats was the most nakedly undemocratic act of MConnell's career. sop Nov 2022 #10

+1,000,000 wnylib Nov 2022 #59

I would argue it was 3 seats. AllyCat Nov 2022 #61

You are correct, but who knew at the time about Manchin & Siema? This is not an autocracy and with Hestia Nov 2022 #60

Just wish this happened a month ago vlyons Nov 2022 #9

It happened 18 months ago. former9thward Nov 2022 #31

Id imagine its an incentive for democrats to get out and vote Mr. Sparkle Nov 2022 #11

It was introduced 18 months ago. former9thward Nov 2022 #32

Good to know, thanks! Mr. Sparkle Nov 2022 #54

When was the last time the SCOTUS was expanded? I'm thinking FDR but not sure. Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #12

FDR threatened to do it... reACTIONary Nov 2022 #15

The largest court was 10 justices... reACTIONary Nov 2022 #16

And FDR's plan backfired so badly Wednesdays Nov 2022 #37

Thanks very much! Evolve Dammit Nov 2022 #55

An even number could be a good idea iemanja Nov 2022 #68

I think a super majority for any constitutional decision... reACTIONary Nov 2022 #70

It's about time! Liberty Belle Nov 2022 #13

I see a much needed case that must go to this new USSC. jaxexpat Nov 2022 #17

Ho-LEE-CRAP! lindysalsagal Nov 2022 #21

That would inthewind21 Nov 2022 #66

I like it republianmushroom Nov 2022 #22

From 2021. SuperCoder Nov 2022 #23

not a biggie NJCher Nov 2022 #29

Yeah, why is this being reported here like it's actual news? ShazzieB Nov 2022 #30

Love it! Sogo Nov 2022 #24

Hallelujah! catrose Nov 2022 #26

Introduced a year ago. Referred to Committee. Hasn't even gotten a hearing. onenote Nov 2022 #27

Introduced a year ago. Referred to Committee. Hasn't even gotten a hearing. onenote Nov 2022 #28

This was introduced in 2021. Is something new going on KPN Nov 2022 #33

Pack the supreme court? markodochartaigh Nov 2022 #34

Yes, please Warpy Nov 2022 #35

Meh... brooklynite Nov 2022 #39

You should state up front that this is from over 18 months ago. It is not new news at all. Celerity Nov 2022 #51

what can go wrong? rampartc Nov 2022 #52

Even if four seats were added, it might not help. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2022 #53

I completely argee with this and it should be done with new judges seated before the new year. cstanleytech Nov 2022 #56

Is there a danger that the senate may place additional repubs if it flips? Willis88 Nov 2022 #57

Of course inthewind21 Nov 2022 #67

in my mind, we need a ground swell both in citizenry and in congress. Prairie_Seagull Nov 2022 #58

Couldn't they have waited until...Wednesday? Grins Nov 2022 #63

This is many months old iemanja Nov 2022 #72

This should have been shouted all over for the last 18 months by every Democrat. Autumn Nov 2022 #69