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Robert Bruce King

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Oct 9, 1998CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 8, 1998 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jun 24, 1998 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 9, 1998 · Confirmed Oct 8, 1998 · voice vote · Born 1940, WV

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit	William J. Clinton	Oct 9, 1998	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.