Johnson's Nine-Justices Plan Ignites Renewed Court‑Reform Debate

Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a constitutional amendment to cap the Supreme Court at nine justices, arguing Congress can set the court’s size; the move quickly failed on party lines, but the broader debate over reform is intensifying as Democrats, including Harris and Buttigieg, push for expanding the Court to 13 while Republicans resist, highlighting the power Congress holds over the judiciary and the public’s growing concerns about the court’s structure and ethics.