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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: 5

Nominee Nomination Date Confirmation Date Court Incumbent Vacancy Reason Vacancy Date
Bove III,Emil J. 06/16/2025 07/29/2025 03 - CCA Greenaway Jr.,Joseph A. Retired 06/15/2023
Hermandorfer,Whitney Downs 05/12/2025 07/14/2025 06 - CCA Stranch,Jane Branstetter Senior 07/14/2025
Bluestone,Zachary M. 05/12/2025 07/23/2025 08 - MOE Ross,John Andrew Senior 06/09/2023
Divine,Joshua M. 05/12/2025 07/22/2025 08 - MOE Sippel,Rodney W. Senior 01/28/2023
Stevens,Cristian M. 05/12/2025 07/22/2025 08 - MOE Fleissig,Audrey G. Senior 04/14/2023

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.