Benched by the Senate: Who Made It Through in Last-Minute Confirmations

Senate Democrats and the Obama administration took full advantage of the extended legislative session on the $1.1 trillion spending plan that ended on Dec. 16, using the extra time to confirm a dozen nominees to federal judgeships that could result in a lasting imprint on the courts. In all, the upper chamber confirmed 17 judges to various court levels in December, most by voice vote.

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