House · Roll call 274 · Sept. 17, 2025
A vote to pass H.R. 5125, the District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act, which ends the commission that recommends judicial nominees for D.C. courts.
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- Question
- On Passage
- Bill
- H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
How each party voted
Most Democrats voted No (211 of 213).
Most Republicans voted Yes (218 of 219).
Party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.
President's positions
The President's position: wanted a Yes vote
“The Administration strongly supports passage of H.R. 4922, the D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe (DC CRIMES) Act, H.R. 5125, District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act, H.R. 5140, District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act, and H.R. 5143, District of Columbia Policing Protection…”
Source: White House statement on the bill · Checked against the statement (AI-assisted)
About this vote
The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission recommends to the President nominees for judges on the D.C. Superior Court and Court of Appeals, who must then be confirmed by the Senate; the bill terminates the commission. Passage sends the bill to the Senate.
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Summary by the Congressional Research Service
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.
How each member voted
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