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Samuel Ray Cummings

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2014: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 9, 1987CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 8, 1987 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jul 31, 1987 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 13, 1987 · Confirmed Dec 8, 1987 · voice vote · Born 1944, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	Ronald Reagan	Dec 9, 1987	Senior status since Dec 31, 2014

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.