The Democratic-led Senate has confirmed 235 federal judges nominated by President Joe Biden, surpassing the number secured by former President Donald Trump. Biden leaves office with one Supreme Court justice, 45 appeals court judges, 187 district court judges, and two judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the confirmation historic and sets a new record for judges confirmed by a majority under a president. Biden’s legacy includes appointing judges with professional diversity, breaking from the tradition of choosing prosecutors and corporate lawyers. His picks also focus on demographic diversity, including the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. However, Trump still exceeds Biden in Supreme Court justice appointments. Republicans vow to surpass Biden’s judicial numbers with Trump’s second term, despite fewer vacancies to fill. Biden’s success in appointing judges is seen as crucial in preventing unqualified ideologues from being chosen by Trump and Republicans in the future. The Senate remains focused on the importance of filling judicial vacancies with qualified individuals. Democrats are cautious about celebrating the milestone, recognizing the ongoing responsibility to oppose unqualified nominees in the future.
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The Senate Confirms Biden’s 235th Judge, Setting New Record Over Trump
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