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John Mercer Walker, Jr.

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Sep 30, 2006: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 27, 1989CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 22, 1989 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 21, 1989 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 7, 1989 · Confirmed Nov 22, 1989 · voice vote · Born 1940, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	Ronald Reagan	Jul 22, 1985	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Dec 19, 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit	George H.W. Bush	Nov 27, 1989	Senior status since Sep 30, 2006

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.