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HOUSE 5125119th CongressReceived in the Senate.

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

Last Action
9/18/2025

Actions

  • 2025-09-18Received in the Senate.
  • 2025-09-17Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-09-17On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375)
  • 2025-09-17Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375: 5)
  • 2025-09-17Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394)
  • 2025-09-17POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5125, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2025-09-17The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-09-17DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125.
  • 2025-09-17Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
  • 2025-09-17Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375)
  • 2025-09-15Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
  • 2025-09-10Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
  • 2025-09-10Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-09-04Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • 2025-09-04Introduced in House

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-09-04 (00)

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act

This bill terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.

Currently, the commission recommends to the President nominees for judges for DC's Superior Court and Court of Appeals, who must then be confirmed by the Senate. The commission also appoints the chief judges for these courts. The bill terminates the commission's involvement in nominations and requires the President to appoint the chief judges.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Clay Higgins (R-LA)
  • Joe Wilson (R-SC)

Subjects

  • Advisory bodies
  • District of Columbia
  • Judges
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • State and local courts
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