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InstantGratification

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7. I know Congress can change the size of the court

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 01:15 PM

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It has been done in the past, with the size being as large as 10 seats and as few as 6. As to the term limits, I'm fairly certain that the lifetime appoints for the federal bench is set by the constitution, so an amendment would be required.

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