Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RL31635Judicial Nomination Statistics:U.S. District and Circuit Courts, 1977-2003Updated February 23, 2004Denis Steven RutkusSpecialist in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance DivisionMitchel A. SollenbergerAnalyst in American National GovernmentGovernment and Finance Division