Circuit Watch

Former tracker of vacancies on the U.S. Courts of Appeals under President Donald J. Trump.

[Circuit Watch @CircuitWatch]

With Judge Andrew Brasher’s confirmation to the Eleventh Circuit, there is now just one vacancy on the entire U.S. Court of Appeals—the Mississippi seat on the Fifth Circuit. #appellatetwitter

https://t.co/2vOii40pi1

[Ellen M. Gilmer @ellengilmer]

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is the only federal appeals court that didn't have any judicial vacancies during President Donald Trump's presidency - @PerryECooper https://t.co/yEOY9567rv

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Confirmed, 51-44: Executive Calendar #931 Thomas L. Kirsch II to be United States Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.

[Circuit Watch @CircuitWatch]

There are currently no vacancies on the U.S. Court of Appeals.

This account is now undergoing a (temporary?) existential crisis.

#appellatetwitter

[Lindsey Graham @LindseyGrahamSC]

With the confirmation of Cory T. Wilson the Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed 200 federal judges appointed by President Trump.

Almost 1 out of every 5 federal judges throughout the country today are Trump nominees.

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Confirmed, 52-48: Executive Calendar #717 Cory T. Wilson to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Votes Scheduled: At 11:30am on Wednesday, June 24th, the Senate will proceed to 2 votes:
1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #717 Cory T. Wilson to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
2. Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.3985, JUSTICE Act

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Invoked, 51-43: Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #717 Cory T. Wilson to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Confirmed, 51-42: Executive Calendar #710 Justin Reed Walker to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.

[Chris Walker @chris_j_walker]

I was disappointed in @nytimes for running smear article on D.C. Circuit Judge Griffith yesterday. If they had done a bit more digging, it was pretty widely known in DC legal circles that the judge decided to retire last year due to spouse's health issues. https://t.co/ehXcwnNwjg

[The Article III Project (A3P) @Article3Project]

1. Cory T. Wilson of Mississippi, to serve as Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

[U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell @SenMcConnell]

Judge Justin Walker, @POTUS’s choice to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, is an outstanding legal scholar. President Trump has chosen a rising Kentucky star to refresh a crucial federal court. My statement: https://t.co/Ls6TNAQl27

[Aaron Nielson @Aaron_L_Nielson]

Big DC Circuit news. Judge Griffith is retiring, not taking senior status. See the last line. https://t.co/s48hRXJbCR

[Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley]

Trump has the chance to fill a third seat on the influential appeals court in DC, replacing Judge Griffith — a GOP appointee — who is retiring. (h/t @fedjudges)
(https://t.co/7V7E1bwdnJ)

[The Article III Project (A3P) @Article3Project]

ICYMI: The Senate confirmed Andrew Brasher to the 11th circuit. He is President Trump’s 51st circuit judge. https://t.co/wnuVRHKftM

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Confirmed, 52-43: Executive Calendar #562 Andrew Lynn Brasher to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit

[Joni Ernst @SenJoniErnst]

CONFIRMED: The 50th circuit court judge appointed by @realdonaldtrump. Less than three years into his presidency, we have now confirmed:
🏛 2 Supreme Court Justices
👩‍⚖️ 50 circuit judges
👨‍⚖️ 120 district court judges

[Circuit Watch @CircuitWatch]

10/50 were to the Ninth Circuit.

[Burgess Everett @burgessev]

Obama confirmed 55 Circuits in 8 years. Trump got 50 in 3. Overall Trump + McConnell approving judges faster than any president but Carter. Dems are in HUGE hole even with 2020 win
“I don't know if there are any positions that are going to be left to be filled” says Sen. Tester

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Confirmed, 51-44: Executive Calendar #534 Lawrence VanDyke to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit

[The Article III Project (A3P) @Article3Project]

The Senate will vote to confirm Lawrence VanDyke to the Ninth Circuit this afternoon. He will be President @realDonaldTrump’s 50th circuit court judge.

[Senate Cloakroom @SenateCloakroom]

Votes Scheduled: At 4:15pm, the Senate will proceed to 4 votes:
1. Confirmation of Exec. Cal. #534 Lawrence Vandyke to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
2. Motion to invoke cloture on Exec. Cal. #530 John Sullivan to be Ambassador of the U.S. to the Russian Federation