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		TomK32 on Nov 7, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Trump wins presidency for second time It might take a little more than that to update the Judiciary Act of 1869 that defined the current number of justices on the court.

samatman on Nov 8, 2024 [–]

Ok but the Republicans will have full control of both houses, and can also put aside the filibuster if they would like.

Are you saying it's therefore ok for Trump to pack the courts? That does appear to be the logical extension of your original comment.

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