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Raymond W. Gruender

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Jun 5, 2004CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

97–1Senate confirmation voteConfirmed May 20, 2004 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 29, 2003 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jan 22, 2004 · Confirmed May 20, 2004 · roll call 97–1 · Born 1963, MO

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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	Jun 5, 2004	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.