There were 52 vacancies in the 890 authorized federal judicial posts as of March 1, 2024. Fifty-one of those were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. From February 1 through March 1, 2024:
- Seven judges have been confirmed.
- 15 judges have been nominated.
By March 1, 2024—1,137 days in office—President Joe Biden (D) had nominated 218 judges to Article III judgeships. For historical comparison*: