The House approved the JUDGES Act on Thursday, creating 66 new federal judicial seats over the next decade, with a 236-173 vote. This follows the Senate’s unanimous approval in August. The bill now heads to President Biden, who has signaled a veto.
The bipartisan legislation aims to reduce caseloads in high-demand states like California and Texas. However, the White House criticized the bill, claiming it prioritizes political motivations over judicial needs. A statement suggested the timing and approach of the House vote left unresolved questions about the allocation of judges.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) praised the measure, saying, “More judges mean more Americans can access equal and impartial justice.” Biden has vetoed 12 bills during his presidency, none overridden by Congress.
The last override occurred in 2021 under Trump, involving a defense bill.
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