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Thomas Owen Rice

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Mar 8, 2012CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

93–4Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Mar 6, 2012 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jun 29, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 20, 2011 · Confirmed Mar 6, 2012 · roll call 93–4 · Born 1960, WA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington	Barack Obama	Mar 8, 2012	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.