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Keith P. Ellison

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Jul 7, 1999CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

94–4Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 30, 1999 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 26, 1999 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 16, 1999 · Confirmed Jun 30, 1999 · roll call 94–4 · Born 1950, LA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	William J. Clinton	Jul 7, 1999	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.