S. 3998 · 118TH CONGRESSSenate · Mar 5, 2026
Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
The House of Representatives voted 390-0 to pass S. 3998, the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024. This vote was conducted under a suspension of the rules, a procedure typically reserved for non-controversial legislation that requires a two-thirds majority for passage. The bill received unanimous support from both Democrats and Republicans, reflecting a rare moment of total bipartisan consensus in the chamber. The legislation focuses on stabilizing the federal judiciary, which generally involves adjusting the number of judgeships or providing necessary resources to manage caseloads in specific districts. By passing this bill, the House has moved to address administrative or structural needs within the court system to ensure more efficient legal proceedings. Because the bill had already been introduced in the Senate, this House approval is a critical step toward it becoming law. With no members voting in opposition, the bill now moves forward in the legislative process, likely heading to the President's desk for a signature to be enacted into law.