The Supreme Court's Unspoken Rationale: A Constitutional Dilemma The recent vote on a proposed constitutional amendment to lock the Supreme Court at nine justices may seem like a straightforward exercise in partisan politics.
However, it speaks to a deeper issue about the role of Congress and the judiciary. For years, the court has been criticized for its conservative majority, with decisions seen as out of step with American values.
Historically, the Supreme Court's size has varied significantly since its inception. Established in 1789 with six justices, the number was changed several times over the next century before settling at nine in 1869.