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This bill would fundamentally restructure the Supreme Court by establishing a system where the President appoints one new justice every two years during their term, with each new justice's term beginning on July 1. The Court would expand beyond the current nine justices, but only the nine most recently appointed justices would hear appeal cases, while all justices could participate in cases within the Court's original jurisdiction. The bill would apply starting with the first full presidential term that begins after its enactment, meaning it would not immediately affect the current Court composition. The legislation requires Senate approval for all appointments and includes provisions allowing the President to make additional appointments if vacancies occur before reaching nine justices eligible to hear appeals. No specific funding is required since this bill addresses judicial appointments rather than appropriations.

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