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Pasco Middleton Bowman, II

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 1, 2003: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Jul 19, 1983CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 18, 1983 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated May 24, 1983 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 22, 1983 · Confirmed Jul 18, 1983 · voice vote · Born 1933, VA

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitRonald ReaganJul 19, 1983Senior status since Aug 1, 2003

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.