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H.R. 4778

District of Columbia Courts Vacancy Reduction Act

District of Columbia Courts Vacancy Reduction Act

This bill allows District of Columbia judicial nominees to be appointed after a 30-day congressional review period without the advice and consent of the Senate, unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted into law during that period.

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 14.

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 14.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  2. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Rules Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  5. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E835)

  6. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

District of Columbia Courts Vacancy Reduction Act — Informed