Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) applauded the confirmation of Missouri’s four district court nominees to the federal bench.
“Today is a big day for Missouri as we confirm the last of our four outstanding district court judges to the federal bench,” said Senator Hawley. “These incredible individuals will uphold the Constitution and the rule of law in Missouri. Missourians are grateful to President Trump for putting constitutionalist judges on the bench.”
The Senate confirmed the following nominees:
- Joshua M. Divine, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri;
- Maria A. Lanahan, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri;
- Zachary M. Bluestone, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri; and
- Cristian M. Stevens, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri
Watch Senator Hawley’s floor speech in support of the nominees here.