119th Congress
H.R. 5125
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Pete Sessions(R-TX)
- Introduced
- Sep 4, 2025
- Policy area
- Law
- Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Official text
- Engrossed in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Added later (2)
- Clay Higgins (R-LA) · Sep 9, 2025
- Joe Wilson (R-SC) · Sep 16, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 House #274 | On Passage: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Sep 18, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate. - Sep 17, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Sep 17, 2025 · 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) - Sep 17, 2025
Passed/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) - Sep 17, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394) - Sep 17, 2025 · House
POSTPONED 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. - Sep 17, 2025 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Sep 17, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125. - Sep 17, 2025 · 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. - Sep 17, 2025 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375) - Sep 15, 2025 · House
Rules 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. - Sep 10, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20. - Sep 10, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Sep 4, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. - Sep 4, 2025
Introduced in House