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Carolyn Dineen King

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2013: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jul 13, 1979CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 12, 1979 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 30, 1979 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 25, 1979 · Confirmed Jul 12, 1979 · voice vote · Born 1938, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	Jimmy Carter	Jul 13, 1979	Senior status since Dec 31, 2013

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.