Hamilton confirmed to Seventh Circuit
November 19, 2009
Indiana: Controversial nominee David Hamilton has been confirmed 59-39 by the Senate for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit.[1][2] Hamilton was the first nominee to the federal judiciary from President Obama, but his confirmation was delayed by Republican objections. He is the eighth of Obama's nominees to be confirmed. Senate Judiciary Committee member Jeff Sessions led a filibuster attempt against Hamilton which was defeated by a 70-29 vote.[3]
Until his elevation to the Seventh Circuit, Hamilton has been serving as the chief judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He was nominated to that court in 1994 by President Clinton.
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana
State courts:
Indiana Supreme Court • Indiana Court of Appeals • Indiana Tax Court • Indiana Superior Courts • Indiana Circuit Courts • Indiana City Courts • Indiana County Courts • Indiana Municipal Courts • Indiana Small Claims Courts • St. Joseph County Probate Court • Indiana Town Courts
State resources:
Courts in Indiana • Indiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Indiana
