With the return of Congress and the march into fall, the number of federal judicial vacancies continues to grow. As does the number of nominations from the White House: since Congress has returned from summer recess, the President has nominated an additional 22 individuals to the federal bench. Yet, the Senate has only confirmed six judicial nominees, a pathetic average of one nominee per month since President Trump’s first nominees were announced. Here is a status update on President’s judicial nominees.
- Courts of Appeals: 27
- District/Specialty Court*: 139
Pending nominees for current and known future vacancies: 54
- Courts of Appeals: 14
- District/Specialty Courts: 40
*Includes the Court of Federal Claims and the International Trade Court
Nominees Awaiting Floor Votes (Reported by Senate Judiciary Committee)
- Courts of Appeals: 0
- District/Specialty Courts: 4
Nominees Confirmed by the Senate
- Courts of Appeals: 4
- District/Specialty Courts: 2