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Democrats Propose 18-Year Court Terms, Trump Likely Veto

6/5/2026

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Democratic House members introduced legislation for 18-year Supreme Court terms, with 74 co-sponsors.
A July 2024 Fox News poll and a Feb-Mar 2026 NBC News poll show 78% of Americans support 18-year Supreme Court term limits and confidence in the Court fell to 22%.
Republican Senator Mike Lee said the term-limit proposals would be an abuse of power.
President Donald Trump would likely veto the legislation if it passed.

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Democratic House members introduced legislation for 18-year Supreme Court terms, with 74 co-sponsors.
A July 2024 Fox News poll and a Feb-Mar 2026 NBC News poll show 78% of Americans support 18-year Supreme Court term limits and confidence in the Court fell to 22%.
Republican Senator Mike Lee said the term-limit proposals would be an abuse of power.
President Donald Trump would likely veto the legislation if it passed.