Automatically appoints judges to District of Columbia courts without Senate consent.
The District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to allow for automatic appointments of judges to the District of Columbia courts without requiring the advice and consent of the Senate. The President appoints judges from a list recommended by the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission. The appointment takes effect unless Congress passes a joint resolution of disapproval within 30 days.
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