Hoeven, Cramer: Judge Dan Traynor’s Nomination to 8th Circuit Approved by Committee, Moves to Full Senate for Consideration

WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today issued the following statements after U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor’s nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The nomination now moves to the full Senate for consideration. “Judge Traynor has a long, impressive career in the legal profession and is well qualified to serve on the 8th Circuit, following his time as U.S. District Judge for North Dakota. We need judges like him serving in our federal courts. He has a record of impartiality and professionalism, while being committed to the rule of law. We appreciate our colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee for working with us to promptly advance his nomination, and we will continue working to secure his approval by the full Senate,” said Senator Hoeven. “I’m grateful the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Dan Traynor’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. I’ve known Dan for more than 30 years and, without a doubt, his legal experience, character, and judicial temperament will make him an outstanding appellate judge. I look forward to supporting his nomination on the Senate floor,” said Senator Cramer. Hoeven and Cramer announced Traynor’s nomination in May and have been working with the White House to advance his nomination to fulfill a vacancy resulting from U.S. Circuit Judge Ralph Erickson assuming senior status. -###-