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U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
A federal trial (district) court in the Eighth Circuit. 3 active judges and 2 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.
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Who appointed the current judges
Judges
| Judge | Status | Appointed by | Commissioned | Senate confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Craig Buescher Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Aug 6, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 · roll call 51–40 |
| Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. | Active | D Barack Obama | Jun 29, 2016 | Jun 27, 2016 · roll call 90–0 |
| Susan Mason Bazis | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 · roll call 78–21 |
| Joseph F. Bataillon | Senior status since Oct 3, 2014 | D William J. Clinton | Sep 18, 1997 | Sep 11, 1997 · roll call 100–0 |
| John Melvin Gerrard | Senior status since Feb 6, 2023 | D Barack Obama | Feb 6, 2012 | Jan 23, 2012 · roll call 74–16 |
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. “Commissioned” is the date the appointment took effect. Confirmation votes are as listed by the FJC (ayes–nays); recent roll calls link to Voteview where found.