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Harry Thomas Edwards

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Nov 3, 2005: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Feb 20, 1980CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Feb 20, 1980 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Dec 6, 1979 · Judiciary Committee hearing Feb 18, 1980 · Confirmed Feb 20, 1980 · voice vote · Born 1940, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	Jimmy Carter	Feb 20, 1980	Senior status since Nov 3, 2005

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.