Stephen A. Higginson, of Louisiana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit, vice Jacques L. Wiener, Jr., retired.
Position and Nominee
1 position with 1 nominee
United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
Organization: The Judiciary
Nominee:
Stephen A. Higginson
State: LA
Confirmation Timeline
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 0. Record Vote Number: 188.
October 31, 2011
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 88 - 0. Record Vote Number: 188.
October 31, 2011
Considered by Senate.
October 31, 2011
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote on 10/31/11.
October 20, 2011
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 249.
July 14, 2011
Reported by Senator Leahy, Committee on the Judiciary, without printed report.
July 14, 2011
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported favorably.
July 14, 2011
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-72, pt. 3.
June 8, 2011
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 9, 2011
Voting History
1 vote recorded • Roll call available
Hearings
1 hearing associated with this nomination
S.Hrg.112-72 Part 3
June 8, 2011