As of December 13, 2023, there were 64 vacancies in the 890 authorized federal judicial posts. Sixty-three of those vacancies were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. From November 13 through December 13, 2023:
- Eight judges have been confirmed.
- Six judges have been nominated.
By December 13, 2023—1,058 days in office—President Joe Biden (D) had nominated 195 judges to Article III judgeships. For historical comparison*: