There were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 71 vacancies as of August 18, 2023. Seventy of those were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships.
- From July 2 through August 18, four judges have been confirmed
- From July 2 through August 18, four judges have been nominated.
By August 1, 2023—924 days in office—President Joe Biden (D) had nominated 164 judges to Article III judgeships. For historical comparison*:
