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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for February 21, 2018
The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.
February 21, 2018: There are currently 146 vacancies on the federal judiciary. Additionally, there are 30 more vacancies coming that have already been announced. There are 62 nominations pending to fill these vacancies.
Last week, President Trump announced his 11th wave of federal judicial nominees. The nine new candidates were nominated to district courts in Minnesota, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Iowa, as well as to the Fifth, Seventh, and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals. If they are confirmed by the Senate, these judges will hold their seats for life unless they are impeached.
So far, the Senate has confirmed 24 judges nominated by President Trump. The most notable was Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. Based upon normal life expectancy, an earlier Number of the Day found that Gorsuch could serve on the Court for 32.6 years.
Ballotpedia's monthly Federal Vacancy Count tracks vacancies, nominations, and confirmations to all United States Article III federal courts.
Each weekday, Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics, and technology.
- February 20, 2018 – 8 million Apple Watches sold in 4th Quarter 2017, topping sale of Swiss watches
- February 19, 2018 – 3 ways online video is changing what it means to be a sports fan
- February 16, 2018 – 94 percent of IT professionals expect increase in mobile security attacks
- February 15, 2018 – 4 years or less until United States becomes net energy exporter
- February 14, 2018 – 58 million pounds of chocolate candy purchased during Valentine’s Day week
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See also
- Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day
- The Federal Vacancy Count
- Federal judges nominated by Donald Trump
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