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Southern District of Ohio — Bench Pressure

Heat: Watch (38)

Active nominations1

Awaiting vote1

Avg days pending67

Oldest pending67

Active nominations

2026-06-15Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, vice Michael H. Watson, retired. (Floor)

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