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75% of Americans Back Supreme Court Term Limits

10/23/2025

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Americans Favor Term Limits

75% of Americans support term limits for Supreme Court justices, per a PRRI poll, including 85% of Democrats, 76% of independents, and 67% of Republicans.
Critics warn term limits could destabilize the Court, while supporters claim limits align justices with societal change.
Representative Hank Johnson introduced the TERM Act to modernize the Court, though it has not progressed.
The Supreme Court's approval rating has fallen to 42%.

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Bipartisan Term Limits

A bipartisan campaign led by a Republican and a Democrat aims to impose term limits on Congress to curb shutdowns and gridlock.
They say current dynamics do not function as term limits because incumbents have fundraising advantages and name recognition.
In the 2024 elections, incumbents received more than $11 from PACs for every $1 given to challengers, and they cite historical support from the Founding Fathers.

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Americans Favor Term Limits

75% of Americans support term limits for Supreme Court justices, per a PRRI poll, including 85% of Democrats, 76% of independents, and 67% of Republicans.
Critics warn term limits could destabilize the Court, while supporters claim limits align justices with societal change.
Representative Hank Johnson introduced the TERM Act to modernize the Court, though it has not progressed.
The Supreme Court's approval rating has fallen to 42%.

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