Senate Confirms Serena Raquel Murillo as 235th Federal Judge Under Biden by 49-47 Vote, Surpassing Trump's Record

Dec 21, 2024, 12:30 AM

The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Joe Biden's 235th federal judge, surpassing the previous record of 234 judicial confirmations set during Donald Trump's first term. The confirmation of Serena Raquel Murillo as a District Judge for the Central District of California was finalized by a vote of 49-47. This achievement marks the largest number of judicial confirmations in a single presidential term since the Jimmy Carter administration. Biden's judicial appointments have notably included a diverse group of nominees, with approximately two-thirds being women and a majority being people of color. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin highlighted the historic nature of this accomplishment, emphasizing the qualifications of the nominees and the importance of strengthening the judiciary.