Senate Confirms Two Judges

Yesterday, the Senate confirmed two judges to seats on the Southern District of New York. Valerie Caproni was confirmed 73-24, while Vernon Broderick was confirmed by voice vote.

These confirmations, the first following the Senate’s return from its August recess, are certainly good news. But nine other judicial nominees are ready for a confirmation vote before the full Senate, and more will be through the Senate Judiciary Committee’s process over the next several weeks. Given the many pressing issues before the Senate, from Syria to funding the federal government to immigration reform, it will be imperative for Senators to ensure that the confirmation of nominees to empty seats on our nation’s federal courts continues, without further delays. And not only does the Senate need to prioritize the confirmation of currently pending judicial nominees, but it also must address the need for additional judges based on the growing needs of the federal judiciary overall.