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Robert Allan Edgar

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 7, 2005: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 16, 1985CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 15, 1985 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 26, 1985 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Apr 15, 1985 · voice vote · Born 1940, MI

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee	Ronald Reagan	Apr 16, 1985	Senior status since Oct 7, 2005

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.