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Eugene Edward Siler, Jr.

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2001: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Sep 16, 1991CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 12, 1991 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jun 19, 1991 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 24, 1991 · Confirmed Sep 12, 1991 · voice vote · Born 1936, KY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky	Gerald Ford	Nov 13, 1975	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Sep 20, 1991
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky	Gerald Ford	Nov 13, 1975	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Sep 20, 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	George H.W. Bush	Sep 16, 1991	Senior status since Dec 31, 2001

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.