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Wendy Baldwin Vitter Chief Judge

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
May 29, 2019CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
52–45Senate confirmation voteConfirmed May 16, 2019 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jan 23, 2019 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed May 16, 2019 · roll call 52–45 · Born 1961, LA

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of LouisianaDonald J. TrumpMay 29, 2019Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.