Through September 24, 2023, there were 890 authorized federal judicial posts and 69 vacancies. All of those vacancies were for Article III judgeships. This report is limited to Article III courts, where appointees are confirmed to lifetime judgeships. From August 1 through September 24:
- Four judges were confirmed.
- Seven judges were nominated.
By September 24, 978 days in office, President Joe Biden (D) had nominated 181 judges to Article III judgeships. For historical comparison*:
