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S. Jay Plager

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Nov 30, 2000: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 11, 1989CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 8, 1989 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 12, 1989 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 20, 1989 · Confirmed Nov 8, 1989 · voice vote · Born 1931, NJ

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit	George H.W. Bush	Nov 11, 1989	Senior status since Nov 30, 2000

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.