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Morris Sheppard Arnold

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 9, 2006: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

May 26, 1992CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed May 21, 1992 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Nov 6, 1991 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 14, 1992 · Confirmed May 21, 1992 · voice vote · Born 1941, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas	Ronald Reagan	Dec 17, 1985	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Jun 1, 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit	George H.W. Bush	May 26, 1992	Senior status since Oct 9, 2006

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.