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House Democrats defeat Republican bid to cap Supreme Court at nine justices

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  • House Democrats rejected Republicans' constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices.
  • The measure failed 212-206, below the two-thirds House majority required for passage.
  • The Supreme Court has had nine justices since 1869, after earlier fluctuations in size.
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