On what date in April was Edith Jones's nomination confirmed by the Senate?
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Edith Jones's nomination was confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 2002. This was a controversial nomination, as Jones was a conservative jurist who had been criticized for her views on race and gender. Despite the controversy, Jones was confirmed by a vote of 58-42.
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