The US Congress Rejects Constitutional Amendment to Restrict Supreme Court Size The recent vote by the US Congress to reject a proposed amendment capping the Supreme Court at nine justices has reignited a long standing debate over the court's size and composition.
The outcome was hardly surprising, given the largely party line voting pattern. The idea of restricting the Supreme Court to its current number of justices is not only contentious but also historically fraught.
The US Constitution leaves the matter entirely to lawmakers, allowing for flexibility and adaptability in an ever changing society.