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In reply to the discussion: It takes 60 Senate votes to enlarge the Supreme Court. [View all]Voltaire2
(13,671 posts)37. There is always that.
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No the house would have to pass the bill first then send it to the senate
Fiendish Thingy
Apr 27
#12
There was a time from the 60's to the 90's when it seemed nearly every Supreme Court decision went our way
Polybius
Apr 27
#31
There are 13 US appellate courts, there should be 13 SCOTUS justices to match that number. Will it happen? Doubtful.
Celerity
Apr 28
#40
I did not misunderstand anything, please do not condescend to me. I went 100 per cent off what you typed.
Celerity
Apr 28
#50
Anyone going to point out that even the largest "tsunami" can't possibly get us to 60?
FBaggins
Apr 27
#23
Biden opposes expanding the court so getting it past the senate doesn't matter if he won't sign it
Takket
Apr 27
#28
Bottom line is you need two-thirds of the Senate and House to change the Constitutional requirements for SC Justices
pecosbob
Apr 27
#36
you mean it's not as easy as screeching to the President online "expand the courts"
MistakenLamb
Apr 28
#43
Expanding a conservative Supreme Court is a Democratic wet dream until they are enlightened how things really work.
elocs
Apr 28
#44
Requires approval of the legislature of the state involved and Congress
DetroitLegalBeagle
Apr 28
#52
They can change that if we take Senate...I think the filibuster needs to go personally.
Demsrule86
Apr 29
#58