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Did Edith Jones receive her commission before or after her confirmation by the Senate?

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After being nominated by President George W. Bush, Edith Jones received her commission as a United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on July 14, 2002. This occurred after she was confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 2002 by a vote of 97-0.