Biden surpasses Trump on judicial confirmations with Senate's approval of his 235th nominee

Category: Politics

The Senate confirmed two more of President Biden's judicial nominees, bringing his total to 235 since taking office. This surpasses the number of judges confirmed during Trump's first term. Biden's appointments include a historic Supreme Court justice and a record number of public defenders, highlighting a focus on diversity in the judiciary. However, Biden trails Trump in Supreme Court and appellate court appointments due to a lack of vacancies at the start of his presidency.

Keywords: Biden judicial nominees, Senate confirmation, Supreme Court appointments

Source: CBS News

Update At: 12/21/2024

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