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Douglas Howard Ginsburg

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 14, 2011: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 14, 1986CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 8, 1986 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 23, 1986 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 1, 1986 · Confirmed Oct 8, 1986 · voice vote · Born 1946, IL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	Ronald Reagan	Oct 14, 1986	Senior status since Oct 14, 2011

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.