Now It's History

Now It's History

When the dragon of the Senate tried to tame the Supreme Court

Is court-packing the way to go?

Richard Galant
May 08, 2026
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Supreme Court building (Joe Ravi)

On June 19, 1924, a foursome of U.S. senators delayed their golf game on the fairway of the Chevy Chase Club outside Washington while one searched for a lost ball. The next group of players, led by Dr. James F. Mitchell, asked the senators if they could play through.

Senate minority leader Joseph T. Robinson objected. As …

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