Only 8 judges and 106 presidential nominees were confirmed so far/ At this Obama had 20 judges and 262 nominees confirmed. Senate Majority leader John Thune needs to speed up
Posted on | September 16, 2025 | No Comments
how many trump appointees were confirmed by the senate in 2025
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President
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First Year Date
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Total Confirmed by Sept 16
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Key Notes
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Barack Obama
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2009
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262
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Strong early pace with Democratic majorities; included all 15 Cabinet secretaries by April and ~20 federal judges. Senate confirmed 262 of 326 nominations submitted by end of first year.
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Donald Trump
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2017
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150
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Slower start due to GOP internal delays and recusals (e.g., Sessions AG confirmation); ~30 federal judges by then. Full-year total reached ~350 by Dec 2017.
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Joe Biden
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2021
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200
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Moderate pace amid Democratic slim majority; included full Cabinet by June and 23 federal judges. Full-year total was 346.
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These numbers reflect a mix of executive (e.g., ~100-150 non-judicial) and judicial roles. Obama’s higher count benefited from unified government and fewer holds; Trump’s was hampered by intra-party issues. If you meant only Cabinet, judges, or a different scope (e.g., Trump’s 2025 term), let me know for refinements.
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