Judges and Judiciary
May 23, 2012
Senate confirms Watford for 9th Circuit
Los Angeles litigator Paul J. Watford won confirmation to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday, hours after Republicans assented to a simple up-or-down vote on his nomination.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - Los Angeles litigator Paul J. Watford won confirmation to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday, hours after Republicans assented to a simple up-or-down vote on his nomination.
The Senate approved the 44-year-old Watford on a 61-34 vote.
Despite Watford's sterling resume and bipartisan bona fides, his nomination got caught up in partisan fighting and brinkmanship...
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