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Steven M. Colloton Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Sep 10, 2003CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

94–1Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 4, 2003 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 12, 2003 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 22, 2003 · Confirmed Sep 4, 2003 · roll call 94–1 · Born 1963, IA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit	George W. Bush	Sep 10, 2003	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.