Trump's judicial confirmations to face resistance in Democratic-controlled Senate
Summary
President Donald Trump has secured 57 judicial confirmations during his second term, after appointing more than 230 federal judges in his first term. With Democrats expected to control the Senate next year, Republicans are moving to advance more nominees before the chamber changes hands, while Democrats object to the pace and vetting of some picks.Key Facts
- Trump appointed more than 230 federal judges during his first term, including three Supreme Court justices.
- The Senate has confirmed 57 of Trump’s judicial nominees during his second term.
- Trump nominees make up about one-third of active federal judges.
- Democrats are expected to hold at least 54 Senate seats next year, with the total possibly reaching 56 depending on races in Mississippi and Alaska.
- Federal courts have 28 current vacancies, with 15 more seats expected to open in the coming weeks and months.
- Trump has formally sent the Senate 16 nominees for existing and future vacancies.
- The Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee advanced four district court nominees and held hearings for four other nominees on Tuesday.
- Sen. Dick Durbin criticized the committee’s pace and vetting, while committee chair Sen. Chuck Grassley said chairs can set the hearing schedule.
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