There were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 64 vacancies as of November 15, 2023. Sixty-three of those were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. From October 16 to November 15, 2023:
- Eight judges have been confirmed
- Seven judges have been nominated.
By November 13, 2023, 1,028 days in office, President Joe Biden (D) had nominated 189 judges to Article III judgeships. For historical comparison*: