Biden Vetoes Bipartisan Bill to Expand Federal Judgeships

The JUDGES Act would have created 66 new federal judgeships over the next decade, starting in 2025, but Biden cited concerns about the timing and motivations behind the legislation.

President Joe Biden vetoed the JUDGES Act, which sought to add 66 federal judgeships over the next decade, citing procedural and allocation concerns.
The bill passed with bipartisan support in Congress, including unanimous Senate approval and a 263-173 vote in the House, but fell short of a veto-proof majority.
Biden criticized the timing of the bill's passage, suggesting it was rushed after the 2024 election and motivated by partisan considerations to benefit President-elect Donald Trump.
Supporters of the bill, including Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE), argued it was a necessary response to rising caseloads and overburdened federal courts.
This marks Biden's 13th veto during his presidency, the most since Bill Clinton, as he nears the end of his term in office.