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Henry Franklin Floyd

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2021: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 5, 2011CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

96–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 3, 2011 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 26, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 13, 2011 · Confirmed Oct 3, 2011 · roll call 96–0 · Born 1947, NC

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina	George W. Bush	Sep 24, 2003	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Oct 6, 2011
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit	Barack Obama	Oct 5, 2011	Senior status since Dec 31, 2021

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.