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Confirmation Listing

This table lists judges confirmed by Congress. The table contains the name of the judge, the nomination date, the confirmation date, the court location, the incumbent - the judge who previously held the position, the vacancy reason, and the vacancy date.

Judicial Confirmations

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Total Confirmations: 1

Nominee Nomination Date Confirmation Date Court Incumbent Vacancy Reason Vacancy Date
Hermandorfer,Whitney Downs 05/12/2025 06 - CCA Stranch,Jane Branstetter Senior 07/14/2025

Authorized Judgeships

Court of appeals and district court judgeships are created by legislation enacted by Congress. View the history of congressionally authorized federal judgeships from 1789 to present.