House Democrats are calling for the U.S. Supreme Court to be expanded to 13 justices, with Rep. Jim Clyburn suggesting a 'baker's dozen' to counter conservative influence. ^[1] House Republicans are considering a constitutional amendment to cap the number of Supreme Court justices at nine. ^[2] The US House of Representatives voted 212 to 206 against advancing a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to cap the Supreme Court at nine justices. ^[3] Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) appeared on NBC's 'Meet the Press' to advocate for expanding the Supreme Court to 13 members. ^[4] A Gallup poll published July 28 found confidence in the Supreme Court at a record low of 33%. ^[5] Pew Research found that just over half of Americans have an unfavorable view of the Supreme Court, according to survey results published July 30. ^[6] Constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority in the House, which the proposed amendment failed to achieve. ^[7] Clyburn referred to the proposed 13-member court as a 'baker's dozen' to allow Democrats to add justices who agree with their interpretation of the law. ^[8] Clyburn stated that failing to expand the Court might lead to a return to antebellum conditions when Black citizens were given fewer rights than white citizens. ^[9] When asked by host Kristen Welker if he supports former Vice President Kamala Harris's call to pack the Court, Clyburn responded, 'Yes, I do.' ^[10] Democratic Senator Jim Clyburn of South Carolina suggested expanding the Supreme Court to 13 justices to restore balance after four years of norm-breaking actions by Republicans. ^[11] Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa stated that Republicans must safeguard the independence of the federal judiciary to protect constitutional freedoms. ^[12]