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Edith Brown Clement

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since May 14, 2018: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 26, 2001CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

99–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 13, 2001 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 4, 2001 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 4, 2001 · Confirmed Nov 13, 2001 · roll call 99–0 · Born 1948, AL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana	George H.W. Bush	Nov 25, 1991	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Nov 27, 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	George W. Bush	Nov 26, 2001	Senior status since May 14, 2018

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.