In what year was Edith Jones nominated to her position?
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Edith Jones was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit by Ronald Reagan in 1985. She was confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 84–11 and took office on July 1, 1985. Jones is a conservative judge who has been criticized by liberals for her views on abortion and other social issues.
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