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Mark Harris

Republican on Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to Require That the Supreme Court of the United States Be Composed of Nine Justices 2026-09-02

249 words · 13 sentences · 15 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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Thanks 5%Claims 21%Reasoning 63%The ask 10%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 13 wordsI thank my colleague from Arizona (Mr. Biggs), for his leadership in this.Thanks Mr. Speaker, Claims · 32 wordsI rise today in support of H.J. Res. 1, which proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would require the Supreme Court of the United States to be composed of nine Justices.¹ Reasoning · 32 wordsThis action will uphold the Court’s legitimacy, protect the checks and balances that defend our fundamental freedoms, Unearned certaintyand ensure that every American’s rights will remain protected, regardless of who holds political power.Unearned certainty Claims · 21 wordsFor decades, we have heard calls from those unhappy with the ideological balance of the Supreme Court to pack the Court. Reasoning · 126 wordsThe alarming rise of such calls should worry all of us because their objective is not to uphold ethical principles or even to protect individual rights but rather to consolidate power and intimidate the Court. Our Founders understood that liberty cannot survive when power goes unchecked. They therefore built a system of checks and balances, with an independent Supreme Court serving as a critical safeguard for the rights and freedoms of every American. The Court’s role is not to advance a political party’s agenda but to uphold the Constitution and protect liberty even when doing so means standing apart from the passions of the moment. At a time when our Supreme Court is facing ongoing and escalating attacks, Congress must and can act to defend it.Vague promise Mr. Speaker, The ask · 25 wordsI am proud to support this proposed amendment, and I urge all my colleagues to support maintaining the integrity of the United States Supreme Court.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 94

2 of 5 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank my colleague from Arizona (Mr.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Biggs), for his leadership in this.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 5 deductions are Relevance

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Respect · no score

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Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Clarity · 76

3 of 5 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “This action will uphold the Court’s legitimacy”Certainty of the amendment’s effect is asserted with no evidence or source offered.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “will remain protected, regardless of who holds political power”A guaranteed outcome for all future circumstances is asserted in place of any support.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “Congress must and can act to defend it”A call to act with no specific measure, actor commitment, or definition of success.

Claims · 1

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1“proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would require the Supreme Court of the United States to be composed of nine Justices”search

Analyzed on 2026-09-14