Householder v. United States
Pending Petition
Issue
Whether the requirement of a “quid pro quo” under McCormick v. United States is satisfied when a political candidate accepts a political contribution knowing that the donor believes the candidate will take official action because of the contribution.
Oct 7, 2025Application (25A414) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from October 23, 2025 to December 22, 2025, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Oct 10, 2025Application (25A414) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until December 22, 2025.
Dec 22, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 28, 2026)Jan 12, 2026Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.Jan 14, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
Jan 23, 2026Response Requested. (Due February 23, 2026)
Feb 20, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 23, 2026 to March 25, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.Feb 23, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 25, 2026.
Mar 25, 2026Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. VIDED.Apr 8, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/24/2026.
Recommended Citation: Householder v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/householder-v-united-states/