House Bill to Make Temporary Judgeships Permanent

The House has passed bipartisan legislation to convert 10 temporary federal judgeships into permanent positions, aiming to alleviate pressure on overburdened courts. This bill, which received a unanimous Senate vote in April and a 390-0 House vote, now awaits President Biden's signature. However, Biden has indicated plans to veto a broader bill that would authorize 63 new permanent judgeships, arguing that its timing favors future presidential appointments, particularly for Donald Trump. The Democrats criticized the GOP for delaying the vote until after the election, which they claim undermines the original bipartisan agreement. The White House's stance suggests that the comprehensive expansion of judgeships may not advance this Congress.