Congressman Mark Harris Advocates for Constitutional Amendment to Maintain Nine Supreme Court Justices
Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.J. Res. 1, a proposed constitutional amendment. This legislation aims to mandate that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. According to Congressman Harris, this action is crucial for upholding the Court's legitimacy, protecting the system of checks and balances, and safeguarding the fundamental freedoms and rights of all Americans, irrespective of the political party in power. He highlighted a growing concern over calls to 'pack the Court' from those dissatisfied with its ideological balance, arguing that such efforts are not about ethical principles or individual rights but rather about consolidating power and intimidating the judiciary. Harris emphasized that the founders established an independent Supreme Court as a vital safeguard for liberty, and its role is to uphold the Constitution and protect freedom, even when it means standing against popular sentiment. 
