Wicker, Hyde-Smith Introduce Todd Butler Before Judiciary Committee

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 WICKER, HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCE TODD BUTLER BEFORE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE President Trump Nominated Mississippi Attorney to Serve on Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today released a joint statement on G. Todd Butler of Mississippi, whose nomination to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit was considered at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday: “We enthusiastically support Todd Butler’s nomination to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  An accomplished legal professional, Todd has argued cases involving complex constitutional and employment issues 20 times before appellate courts.  His career, credentials, and character indicate that he will faithfully uphold our nation’s Constitution and laws while serving on the federal bench.  We are grateful to President Trump for appointing Todd Butler to fill this vacancy, and we urge our colleagues on the Judiciary Committee to advance his nomination.” Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith spoke on behalf of Butler’s nomination during the hearing .  Click here to watch their full remarks. ### Issues Law Enforcement & Public Safety Region Capital Coast Delta East Central Golden Triangle North Mississippi Pine Belt Southwest