Henry 'Hank' Johnson

U.S. House Republicans criticized proposals to expand the Supreme Court, which some Democrats support to counter the court's conservative majority. The debate followed a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that weakened the Voting Rights Act, enabling GOP-controlled states to alter congressional districts. Democrats have called for reforms like expanding the court or imposing term limits, while Republicans warned of threats to the court's legitimacy.

U.S. House Republicans criticized proposals to expand the Supreme Court, which some Democrats support to counter the court’s conservative majority. The debate followed a Supreme Court ruling limiting racial considerations in redistricting, which Democrats argue undermines democracy. Lawmakers discussed potential reforms like term limits or ethics codes, but any changes face challenges due to Senate rules and potential vetoes.

U.S. House Republicans criticized proposals to expand the Supreme Court, which some Democrats support to counter the court’s conservative majority after rulings like Louisiana v. Callais that weakened the Voting Rights Act. The debate over court expansion and reforms, including term limits and ethics codes, highlighted partisan tensions during a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing.