The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill that would create 66 new federal judgeships to alleviate bottlenecks in the court system. The bill had bipartisan support in the Senate and was considered uncontroversial until President Donald Trump won the election. House Democrats were urged to vote against the bill by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, concerned that it would give Trump more judgeships to fill. However, the new judgeships will be staggered over time, with Trump only having the opportunity to appoint 25 of the 66. Despite Democratic complaints, the bill was designed to be nonpartisan and the first major expansion of judgeships since 1990. The bill passed the House with a 236-173 vote, with Democrats and Republicans on both sides. President Joe Biden threatened to veto the legislation, calling it unnecessary for the efficient administration of justice. The bill had the support of the federal judiciary and was intended to improve access to justice and judicial administration. The White House’s veto threat and Democratic opposition were seen as standing in the way of progress due to partisan politics. Overall, the bill is aimed at addressing the backlog in the court system and ensuring fair and efficient judicial processes.
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Biden vows to veto bipartisan bill adding new judges approved by House
