S. 3998Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024

1 recorded action303 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Ted Cruz [R-TX]
Cosponsors: 19 · 11 Republicans · 7 Democrats · 1 Independent
Policy area: Law
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Dec 23, 2024 · Became Public Law No: 118-203.

IntroducedMar 20, 2024
Passed the SenateApr 20, 2024
Passed the HouseDec 16, 2024
Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
Became lawDec 23, 2024

What the measure doesCRS summary

This act converts certain temporary district court judgeships to permanent judgeships in specified judicial districts in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 3998 as public Law on Dec 23, 2024. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 503

House Dec 16, 2024

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

390 Yea 0 Nay 39 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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All members429 members

Democratic211 members

Republican218 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors19 · 11 Republicans · 7 Democrats · 1 Independent

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 3998 and vote against it. 17 signed when it was filed.