Senate confirms first out LGBTQ woman to serve on federal circuit court
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The Senate voted on Monday to confirm Beth Robinson to the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, making her the first out LGBTQ woman to serve on any federal circuit court, according to the White House.
Robinson, who has served as an associate justice on the Vermont Supreme Court since 2011, was confirmed in a 51-45 vote. Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine were the only Republicans to vote in favor of her confirmation.
Vermont's senators voiced their support for Robinson on Monday.
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