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MI HR0143

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/17/2021

Primary Sponsor

Phil Green

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Discourages Congress from expanding the size of the Supreme Court of the United States
  • Opposes recent proposals to increase the number of justices to 13, including H.R. 2584 and S. 1141 of 2021 (the Judiciary Act of 2021)
  • Argues the Supreme Court has maintained nine seats for over 150 years and has demonstrated its ability to function effectively without expansion
  • States that expanding the Court for political advantage would undermine the judiciary's independence and public confidence in its impartiality
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and 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

Referred To Committee On Judiciary

8/17/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/17/2021

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