Dennis Shedd Confirmed As Judge
Dennis Shedd, a controversial nominee for a judgeship on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals was confirmed today by the Senate. Shedd is a protege of Republican Strom Thurmond.
"The Senate voted 55-44 to agree to the promotion of U.S. District Court Judge Dennis Shedd to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Va., despite accusations that the South Carolina federal judge had been insensitive in civil rights and employment discrimination cases. It was the closest vote on a federal appeals court judge since the Democrats took over the Senate in June 2001. They had enough votes to filibuster the nomination and hold confirmation up until next year, senators said, but decided against the action in deference to Thurmond."
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