Point of Order Against Modifying the Number of Supreme Court Justices
This bill creates a point of order in the Senate against legislation that modifies the number of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States. To waive this rule or appeal a ruling sustaining the point of order, an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate is required. If the point of order is sustained, the provision is stricken from the measure.
Key points
Establishes a Senate point of order against legislation modifying the number of Supreme Court Justices.
Requires a two-thirds vote to waive the rule or appeal a ruling by the Chair.
Provisions subject to a sustained point of order are stricken from the bill or amendment.
Status:
Expired
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