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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Can the Supreme Court work indefinitely without nine justices?

    The Supreme Court has been short a justice since Antonin Scalia died in February.  While Senator John McCain walked back a statement that the Senate will block any Supreme Court nominee that Clinton might put forward, Senator Ted Cruz raised the prospect of Republicans fighting to keep the seat vacant.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Oct 27, 2016 • 1 min read

    The Supreme Court has been short a justice since Antonin Scalia died in February. While Senator John McCain walked back a statement that the Senate will block any Supreme Court nominee that Clinton might put forward, Senator Ted Cruz raised the prospect of Republicans fighting to keep the seat vacant. This week, Cruz said there is precedent for the court having fewer than nine justices.

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    1 of 5
    How long can the Supreme Court go without 9 justices?
    1. 0:30Can the Supreme Court work indefinitely without nine justices?You’re reading this
    2. 9:52Twitter says goodbye Vine, first emojis say hello MOMA
    3. 18:16Are PCs are making a comeback?
    4. 27:25'We Eat Our Own' writer wants to see 'how dark I can take it'
    5. 42:12Keeping up with pop culture
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