Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to recommend confirmation of the nomination of Court of International Trade Judge Evan Wallach fill Judge Arthur Gajarsa’s seet on the Federal Circuit. The nomination was approved by voice vote without significant discussion and now moves to the Senate floor for confirmation by the entire Senate.
The Federal Circuit is currently short by two active judges. Edward DuMont was nominated by President Obama to fill Judge Paul Michel’s seat, but DuMont’s nomination appears to be stalled. In the 18 months since the nomination, the Judiciary Committee has yet to schedule a hearing on his nomination.
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