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District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

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HouseOn Passage · 9/17/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 211 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican217 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Pete Sessions ( Republican · TX-17)
Cosponsors
2
Introduced
9/4/25
Policy area
Law
Status
9/4/25Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
9/4/25Introduced in House
9/10/25Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.
9/10/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
9/15/25Rules 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.
9/17/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/17/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375)
9/17/25Passed/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)
9/17/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394)
9/17/25POSTPONED 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.
9/17/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9/17/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125.
9/17/25Rule 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.
9/17/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375)
9/18/25Received in the Senate.