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Kenneth M. Hoyt

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Mar 2, 2013: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 1, 1988CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Mar 31, 1988 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Nov 24, 1987 · Judiciary Committee hearing Feb 29, 1988 · Confirmed Mar 31, 1988 · voice vote · Born 1948, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	Ronald Reagan	Apr 1, 1988	Senior status since Mar 2, 2013

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.