Democrats sink Republican bid to cap Supreme Court at nine justices - Reuters

The United States House of Representatives voted on a Republican‑backed proposal to limit the size of the Supreme Court to nine justices. The measure was intended to prevent future expansions of the Court and to maintain the current composition.

Lawmakers cast their votes on the floor, with the proposal receiving 212 votes in favor and 206 against. The tally fell short of the two‑thirds majority required for the measure to pass under House rules.

Because the vote did not achieve the necessary supermajority, the proposal was defeated and will not be enacted. The failure means that no statutory cap on the number of Supreme Court justices has been established at this time.

The outcome reflects the partisan split in the chamber, with Democrats largely opposing the measure and Republicans supporting it. No further action on the proposal was reported following the vote.