Democratic senator accuses Biden administration of 'completely' chickening out on Supreme Court reform

What happened: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., said the Biden administration "completely chickened out" on Supreme Court reform, citing Biden's commission and its handling of members Nancy Gertner and Laurence Tribe. Why it matters: The comments come as Kamala Harris called for expanding the Supreme Court and changing the Electoral College, while a law professor called such changes a "pipe dream." Key numbers: Gertner and Tribe were two of 34 commission members. A constitutional amendment needs two-thirds votes in both chambers and ratification by 38 of 50 states.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., said the Biden administration "completely chickened out" on Supreme Court reform, citing Biden's commission and its handling of members Nancy Gertner and Laurence Tribe.

The comments come as Kamala Harris called for expanding the Supreme Court and changing the Electoral College, while a law professor called such changes a "pipe dream." Key numbers: Gertner and Tribe were two of 34 commission members. A constitutional amendment needs two-thirds votes in both chambers and ratification by 38 of 50 states.