<P> There are currently 179 judgeships on the U.S. courts of appeals authorized by Congress in 28 U.S.C. § 43 pursuant to Article III of the U.S. Constitution . These judges are nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate . They have lifetime tenure , earning ( as of 2016 ) an annual salary of $215,400 . </P>
<P> There are currently 179 judgeships on the U.S. courts of appeals authorized by Congress in 28 U.S.C. § 43 pursuant to Article III of the U.S. Constitution . These judges are nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate . They have lifetime tenure , earning ( as of 2016 ) an annual salary of $215,400 . </P>
how many judges sit on the us court of appeals
how many judges sit on the us court of appeals
179
179