Through August 1, 2022, there were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 77 vacancies. Seventy-five of those were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime terms.
- In the past month, five judges have been confirmed
- In the past month, 25 judges have been nominated*.
*Note: This figure includes nomination announcements in addition to nominations officially received in the Senate.