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Rebecca Beach Smith

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 1, 2019: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 25, 1989CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 24, 1989 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Aug 4, 1989 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 26, 1989 · Confirmed Oct 24, 1989 · voice vote · Born 1949, VA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	George H.W. Bush	Oct 25, 1989	Senior status since Aug 1, 2019

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.