Yep, the way it stands is 7 Republicans and 4 Democrats. Trump nominated 6 judges to this court. For insight, they are: Kevin C. Newsom (Newsom? hmmm), Elizabeth L. Branch, Britt Grant, Robert J. Luck, Barbara Lagoa, and Andrew Brasher.

Usually appeals are initially handled by a 3 panel membership. It is my understanding these 3 are selected by lottery out of Washington DC. I recall reading something about this during the 8th Circuit Courts case involving the [p]resident's vax☠xine EO on federal employees.

The good news is Clarence Thomas resides over the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. I believe he can decide (at his discretion) if the full court hears the case. Otherwise, the 3 panel makes the ruling and then the larger body decides if it is to be reviewed and decided by the whole court. It is not clear to me when and if Senior judges (semi-retired) are used. It is stated that they handle 15% of the cases though. How they are selected as being part of cases is a mystery to me. Will Trump's case include members of the senior judges? Presently there are 5 republican and 4 democrat senior judges. The selection of judges for each case seems to be enigmatic and esoteric. I can't find any good information on this. I don't recall covering this in law school either.