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Helene N. White

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 13, 2022: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Aug 8, 2008CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

63–32Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 24, 2008 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 15, 2008 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 7, 2008 · Confirmed Jun 24, 2008 · roll call 63–32 · Born 1954, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	George W. Bush	Aug 8, 2008	Senior status since Jun 13, 2022

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.