You know he can pack the courts if he really cared, right? Y’all think the lifetime catholic who is against abortion is really on your side for this one?

[–] LongbottomLeaf@lemmy.nz 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The executive branch can do that alone? I thought the legislative branch was required to expand SCOTUS.

[–] BingoBangoBongo@midwest.social 1 points 11 months ago

They are, because the president can nominate, but the legislature has to confirm.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I'm sure Mike Johnson will be happy to help!

[–] AngrilyEatingMuffins@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The house doesn’t have a role in the process, just the president and the senate.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 3 points 11 months ago

Last I checked there was a statutory limit on the size of the court, so the House would have to be involved in raising it.