Improving Access to Our Courts Act This bill adds Alpine to the list of places where court must be held in the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas. Additionally, the bill adds Mount Vernon to the list of places where court must be held in the Western District of Washington.
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 365 politicians tracked
352
YEA
2
NAY
0
PRESENT
11
NOT VOTING
BY PARTY
MONEY ON THIS BILL
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SPONSORS

John Cornyn
R-TX · Primary
3 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISAN
SPONSOR FUNDING
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TRAIL AI
S 227, the Improving Access to Our Courts Act, was signed into law during the 118th Congress. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, receiving 352 votes in favor and 2 votes against, with Democrats voting unanimously in support (173-0) and Republicans voting 178-2 in favor. The legislation, sponsored by Senator John Cornyn of Texas, addresses measures to improve access to federal courts.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.