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William Byrd Traxler, Jr.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 31, 2018: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 1, 1998CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 28, 1998 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jul 10, 1998 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 9, 1998 · Confirmed Sep 28, 1998 · voice vote · Born 1948, SC

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina	George H.W. Bush	Mar 2, 1992	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Oct 21, 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit	William J. Clinton	Oct 1, 1998	Senior status since Aug 31, 2018

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.