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MI HR0323
Resolution
Status
10/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Steven Johnson
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress not to expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court beyond the current nine seats established by federal law in 1869.
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States that the Supreme Court's legitimacy and independence depend on remaining insulated from partisan political pressures and maintaining public confidence in its role as an impartial arbiter.
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Expresses concern that politicizing the Court through structural changes for ideological advantage would harm the judiciary's ability to function as an independent branch of government.
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Directs transmission of the resolution to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and members of Michigan's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
A resolution to discourage Congress from expanding the size of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Last Action
Roll Call Roll Call # 493 Yeas 70 Nays 24 Excused 0 Not Voting 15
10/14/2020