Senate Judiciary Committee Formally Welcomes Senator Laphonza Butler, Advances Four Judicial Nominees

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"I offer Senator Butler a warm welcome to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Her input on behalf of the people of California will be well taken, and I look forward to her valuable perspective as we continue our work on behalf of the American people, including advancing nominations to the federal bench, pursuing Supreme Court ethics reform, and protecting children's safety online.

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We advanced the nominations of four fair arbiters of justice to the full Senate today. This includes the nomination of John Kazen to serve as a district judge in Texas, with the endorsement of Senators Cruz and Cornyn. With twenty-six lifetime judgeships eligible for a vote on the Senate floor, our committee will continue to advance the nominations of diverse, highly qualified judges to serve on the federal bench."

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