Sen. Whitehouse and Velshi Dig Into Biden's Strong Supreme Court Reform Proposal

July 29 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, today joined Ali Velshi on MSNBC's The Last Word to discuss an announcement by President Joe Biden urging Congress to take action on Supreme Court ethics and term limits reform. Vice President Kamala Harris also endorsed the President’s proposal.

Whitehouse is the lead Senate sponsor of the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act, which advanced through the Judiciary Committee last July and awaits a vote on the Senate floor, as well as the Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act.

[Canard]

Great topic that needs more thoughtful discussion.

[lisacollins]

Senator Whitehouse always has something intelligent to say.

[freedomfinder]

Thank you for your service, Senator Whitehouse. 🇺🇸

[rauxhyde]

Thank you so much Senator Whitehouse and Velshi!

[buriedbits]

You must let voters know how very serious the threat is. Democracy may perish unless voters understand. Please please, I implore you, the mainstream media, to not sit idle. This is not a drill.

[jroysims]

If anyone knows the Constitution, it's Sheldon in the Senate and Jamie in the House.

[curiouscat]

So much respect for this man. He has dug around and analyzed an array of corruption in our government and society. An unsung hero!

[modemmark]

I stand with Bernie Sanders and Sheldon Whitehouse because *BERNIE* *SANDERS* *AND* *SHELDON* *WHITEHOUSE* *STAND* *FOR*

[chrismerkel]

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse a giant and statesman of our country!

[three]

It is the constitutional duty of every law abiding citizen and judicial members to follow the law and for those who judge, to exhibit impeccable standards that include not only knowing the law but to know not to intentionally break it. Much gratitude to the Senator(s) who uphold what our founders have known all along. No one is above the law.

[malinhead]

At least the conversation about SCOTUS reform is on the table (thank you President Joe Biden). The Democratic Party will need a majority in the House, a super majority in the Senate and a President Kamala Harris. If we don't do anything, this illegitimate court will continue to roll back hard fought rights and protections for the environment. Vote, vote, vote 🧢

[Cowboy-y]

KEEP DOING THE GOOD WORK JOE.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤VOTE BLUE EVERYONE SAVE AMERICA AND THE WORLD 🌎 💙 👏 KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[thjbird]

I can think of no reason that Clarence Thomas can’t be investigated and charged for his crimes right at this moment, unless he is above the law.

[roxanereddy]

I glad (D) Sentor WhiteHouse is working with President Biden. Very appropriate for a government official. Vermont is a nice state, you would be a ideal candidate. You need to be seen more and bring Supreme Court Justice case to the public.

[danalynndesigns]

Ethics reform needs to address justices lying about settled precedent just to get confirmation.

[loudamiani]

Scotus along with electoral votes has established and maintained minority rule in the USA.

[brentwalker]

In other words, if Trump is elected in 2024, we are screwed. Got it. The damage has been done folks.

[dianagross]

A constitutional amendment seems like a long shot. We need to regain control of the house and hold the Senate. Congress can restrict what cases the scrotus can rule on and put limitations on their budget. These actions could happen relatively quickly. Would like to hear Sheldon Whitehouse view of doing this

[juanitaviala]

Thank-you for this Senator Whitehouse.

[billyfran]

Could we also tack on a cure for something that has contributed to 'The Rot', Citizens United?