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W. Eugene Davis

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2016: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 16, 1983CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 15, 1983 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Nov 1, 1983 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 7, 1983 · Confirmed Nov 15, 1983 · voice vote · Born 1936, AL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana	Gerald Ford	Sep 21, 1976	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Dec 9, 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	Ronald Reagan	Nov 16, 1983	Senior status since Dec 31, 2016

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.