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Two Trump judicial nominees to the Southern District of Texas advance to full Senate for confirmation votes
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· June 18, 2026
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Key takeaway John Marck and Arthur "Rob" Jones have advanced to the full Senate for votes on their appointments to the bench.
Two nominees for the Southern District of Texas are moving forward in the confirmation process. John Marck and Arthur "Rob" Jones have advanced to the full Senate for votes on their appointments to the bench. If confirmed, they would help reduce the number of judicial vacancies in the district.
The Southern District of Texas, which is based in Houston, currently has a higher average caseload per judge than the national average. Further information on the nominees and the confirmation process is available from Houston Public Media.
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Category: government Published: June 18, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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