The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Tiffany P. Cunningham’s nomination to the Federal Circuit, bringing her one step closer to becoming the first Black judge on the nation’s top patent court.
Cunningham, a partner at Perkins Coie LLP, was approved 16-6 with bipartisan support. The next step for the nominee is a confirmation vote by the full Senate, which could happen as soon as next week.
Committee Chairman Sen.
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