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Biden ties Trump on judicial confirmations with Senate's approval of his 234th nominee

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The Senate confirmed Benjamin Cheeks to the federal district court in Southern California by a 49 to 47 vote.

Biden will close out his four years in office having appointed one Supreme Court justice, 45 judges to federal appeals courts, 186 to the district courts and two to the Court of International Trade .

Biden has also selected a record number of public defenders to serve as federal judges.

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