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William Cameron Canby, Jr.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · Appointed by Jimmy Carter (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since May 23, 1996: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

May 23, 1980CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed May 21, 1980 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Apr 2, 1980 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 25, 1980 · Confirmed May 21, 1980 · voice vote · Born 1931, MN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Jimmy Carter	May 23, 1980	Senior status since May 23, 1996

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.