Congress rejects proposal to limit Supreme Court size

Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson publicly criticized Democratic members of Congress after they voted against a resolution titled “Defending the Integrity of the Court.” The measure, introduced by Johnson’s caucus, sought to reaffirm confidence in the nation’s judicial system and was brought to a floor vote on Tuesday, where it failed to secure the necessary bipartisan support.

In his statement, Johnson accused Democrats of undermining the court’s credibility, asserting that their opposition contradicted the principle of maintaining an impartial judiciary. The vote highlighted the continued partisan divide over judicial oversight, with Republicans largely in favor of the resolution and Democrats expressing concerns about the wording and potential political implications. The outcome leaves the House without a formal declaration of support for the court’s integrity, and both parties are expected to continue debating related legislation in upcoming sessions.