In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt faced significant challenges with the Supreme Court, which had struck down several major pieces of his New Deal legislation aimed at economic recovery during the Great Depression. To address this, Roosevelt proposed a controversial plan to add up to six additional justices to the Supreme Court, which would allow him to appoint justices who were more favorable to his policies. This proposal, commonly referred to as the 'court-packing plan,' sparked intense debate across the nation and within the halls of Congress. Many viewed it as an attempt to undermine the independence of the judiciary and set a dangerous precedent for executive power. The Senate's vote against the plan marked a critical moment in constitutional debate and set the stage for future interactions between the branches of government.After introducing the plan in February, Roosevelt faced mounting opposition from both political parties, legal scholars, and the public. Critics argued that the proposal threatened the balance of power established by the Constitution and undermined the principle of judicial independence. Supporters, however, argued that the Court was out of touch with the pressing economic needs of the country and needed reform. Ultimately, on July 22, 1937, the Senate voted to reject the proposal, signaling a firm rebuke to Roosevelt's attempt to reshape the judiciary. The rejection was a critical turning point in FDR's presidency and demonstrated the resilience of the institutional checks and balances inherent in the American political system. While Roosevelt's court-packing plan failed, it led to a shift in the Court's approach in subsequent years, as justices became more willing to uphold New Deal legislation in order to avoid the perception of political interference.