What was The Judiciary Reorganization Bill of 1937?

The Judiciary Reorganization Bill of 1937, also known as the "court-packing plan," was proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to expand the Supreme Court from nine to up to fifteen justices. The primary aim was to counter the Court's opposition to New Deal legislation, as several key policies had been declared unconstitutional. The bill faced significant criticism and resistance from both political parties and the public, leading to its eventual defeat in Congress. Ultimately, the controversy surrounding the plan weakened Roosevelt's political standing but did not halt his New Deal reforms.