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Paul Arthur Magnuson

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Feb 9, 2002: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 29, 1981CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 29, 1981 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 28, 1981 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 22, 1981 · Confirmed Oct 29, 1981 · voice vote · Born 1937, SD

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota	Ronald Reagan	Oct 29, 1981	Senior status since Feb 9, 2002

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.