Judicial Nominations
President George W. Bush looks on during the swearing-in ceremony for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2006 in the East Room of the White House, sworn-in by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Alito's wife, Martha-Ann, their son Phil and daughter, Laura, are seen to the right. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Associate Justice Samuel Alito
"During the confirmation process, the American people saw a man of character and legal brilliance. Like our fellow citizens, I was impressed by the dignity Sam -- by the dignity Sam Alito and his family displayed during the Senate hearings, and by the thoughtful scholarship and reverence of the Constitution that have always defined his approach to the law."
--President George W. Bush
February 1, 2006
RECENT CONFIRMATIONS
Judge Catharina Haynes was confirmed on April 18, 2008 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Judge John Daniel Tinder was confirmed on December 18, 2007 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Judge Leslie H. Southwick was confirmed on October 24, 2007 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Judge Jennifer W. Elrod was confirmed on October 4, 2007 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Judge Debra A. Livingston was confirmed on May 9, 2007 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Judge Thomas M. Hardiman was confirmed on March 15, 2007 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Judge Randy Smith was confirmed on February 15, 2007 to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Judge Kent A. Jordan was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on December 8, 2006.
Judge Kimberly A. Moore was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on September 5, 2006.
Judge Jerome A. Holmes was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on July 25, 2006.
Judge Bobby E. Shepherd was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on July 20, 2006.
Judge Neil M. Gorsuch was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on July 20, 2006.
Judge Sandra S. Ikuta was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on June 19, 2006.
Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on May 26, 2006.
Judge Milan D. Smith, Jr. was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on May 16, 2006.
Judge Michael Chagares was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on April 4, 2006.
Judge Samuel A. Alito was confirmed as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on January 31, 2006.
Judge John Roberts was confirmed as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on September 29, 2005.
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