Andrea Junker
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Just a casual reminder that in 1869 it was decided to have 9 Supreme Court justices because there were 9 Circuit Courts.

Now there are 13 Circuit Courts. So what exactly are we waiting for?
11:06 AM - Jun 29, 2023
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Honorary Doctor of Sass
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In response to Andrea Junker.
This misleadingly statement is why people need to take a civics class. We need super majorities to get this passed.
09:43 PM - Jun 30, 2023
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lorraine aylward
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In response to Tim Graf.
We need 60 due to filibuster.

"there would be a filibuster," Gertner said. "And so there are technical hurdles here. They would need 60 votes as opposed to 51 votes to expand the court. So the chances of that happening in this session are not high."
08:12 PM - Jul 01, 2023
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Tim Graf
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In response to lorraine aylward.
As things are currently, yes, that's true. But the election is in 17 months, and given the events of the last week, I'd be very surprised if the R's can 1) hold the House, 2) maintain the necessary votes to keep the filibuster. Yes, it sucks that we have to wait until then, but I do see it coming.
08:42 PM - Jul 01, 2023
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