On December 24, 2024, President Joe Biden vetoed a bipartisan bill aimed at adding 66 federal district judgeships, citing concerns over the 'hurried action' taken by the House of Representatives. The bill, which had previously passed the Senate unanimously in August 2024, was brought to a vote in the House after the reelection of former President Donald Trump in November 2024, with a Republican majority pushing for its approval. Biden expressed that the legislation left key questions unanswered regarding the allocation of new judgeships and the necessity of additional positions given the current judicial landscape. Organizations representing judges and attorneys had supported the bill, arguing it was essential to address significant delays in case resolutions within the federal court system. Senator Todd Young, who sponsored the bill, criticized Biden's veto as misguided, suggesting it prioritized the president's personal interests over the judicial needs of the American public. This veto marks a significant moment in the ongoing political tensions surrounding judicial appointments, as Biden has already appointed 235 judges, surpassing Trump's total, although Trump had appointed more appellate judges and three Supreme Court justices during his term. The veto reflects the complexities of judicial reform and the challenges of bipartisan cooperation in Congress. [c7f44f6c]