Sen. Ron Wyden Proposes Bill to Expand Supreme Court to 15 Justices

The bill aims to restore public confidence in the judiciary with sweeping reforms, including stricter requirements for overturning laws and mandatory audits for justices.

Wyden's bill seeks to increase the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to 15 over 12 years, with staggered appointments to prevent court packing by any single president.
The legislation would require a two-thirds majority in the Supreme Court and circuit courts to overturn Congressional laws, aiming to curb narrow majority rulings.
The bill mandates automatic Senate votes on Supreme Court nominees if their nominations linger in committee for over 180 days, addressing past nomination blockages.
Wyden's proposal includes annual IRS audits for justices and public release of their tax filings, alongside other financial transparency measures.
Despite the ambitious scope, the bill faces significant hurdles in Congress, particularly in the Republican-controlled House, and is unlikely to pass in its entirety.