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Robert E. Cowen

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Sep 4, 1998: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 9, 1987CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 6, 1987 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Aug 7, 1987 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 20, 1987 · Confirmed Nov 6, 1987 · voice vote · Born 1930, NJ

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey	Ronald Reagan	Nov 4, 1985	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Nov 16, 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit	Ronald Reagan	Nov 9, 1987	Senior status since Sep 4, 1998

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.