# Congress Revives Debate Over Supreme Court Size Amid Low Public Confidence

Democrats push for a 13-justice court while Republicans propose a constitutional amendment to cap the number at nine.

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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]

## What this stands on

1. 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. (Florida Phoenix, News)
2. House Republicans are considering a constitutional amendment to cap the number of Supreme Court justices at nine. (Florida Phoenix, News)
3. 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. (Al Jazeera, News)
4. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) appeared on NBC's 'Meet the Press' to advocate for expanding the Supreme Court to 13 members. (ZeroHedge, News)
5. A Gallup poll published July 28 found confidence in the Supreme Court at a record low of 33%. (Florida Phoenix, News)
6. Pew Research found that just over half of Americans have an unfavorable view of the Supreme Court, according to survey results published July 30. (Florida Phoenix, News)
7. Constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority in the House, which the proposed amendment failed to achieve. (Al Jazeera, News)
8. 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. (ZeroHedge, News)
9. 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. (ZeroHedge, News)
10. 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.' (ZeroHedge, News)
11. 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. (Al Jazeera, News)
12. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa stated that Republicans must safeguard the independence of the federal judiciary to protect constitutional freedoms. (Al Jazeera, News)

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