HR-5125 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-09-18IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2025-09-17FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-09-17VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 211 (Roll no. 274). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4375: 5)House floor actions
2025-09-17FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4394)House floor actions
2025-09-17FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2025-09-17FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2025-09-17FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5125.House floor actions
2025-09-17FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2025-09-17FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4375)House floor actions
2025-09-15FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2025-09-10CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 20.House committee actions
2025-09-10CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2025-09-04IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.House floor actions
2025-09-04IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Policy Area :

Law
Related Subjects
  • Advisory bodies
  • Judges
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • State and local courts
Related Geographic Entities
  • District of Columbia
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