amul roger thapar became the second indian american judge of the us court of appeals in 2017.
who became the second indian american judge of the us court of appeals in 2017?
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on march 21, 2017, president donald trump nominated thapar to the united states court of appeals for the sixth circuit to the seat vacated by judge boyce f. martin jr., who retired on august 16, 2013. on april 24, 2017, thapar received a unanimous "well qualified" rating from the american bar association. on april 26, 2017 the united states senate committee on the judiciary held a hearing on his nomination. on may 18, 2017, his nomination was reported to the floor of the senate by a party line vote of 11–8 with one democrat not voting. he was confirmed by the full senate with a vote of 52–44 on may 25, 2017. he received his commission on may 25, 2017. thapar became the second indian american judge of united states courts of appeals.
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