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David Rasmussen Hansen

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Apr 1, 2003: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 18, 1991CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 15, 1991 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jul 30, 1991 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 5, 1991 · Confirmed Nov 15, 1991 · voice vote · Born 1938, IA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa	Ronald Reagan	Mar 4, 1986	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Nov 18, 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit	George H.W. Bush	Nov 18, 1991	Senior status since Apr 1, 2003

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.