119th Congress > House > Vote 273

Date: September 17, 2025

Result: 218-211 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 274

Sponsor: SESSIONS, Pete (R-TX)

Bill number: HR5125

Question: On Passage

Description: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act

Bill summary:

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.



Bill titles: To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes.; To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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