Trump Appeals Pick Bianco Set for Confirmation Vote (1)

May 6, 2019, 5:32 PM UTCUpdated: May 6, 2019, 10:34 PM UTC

Joseph Bianco, a federal judge and former organized crime and terrorism prosecutor, is one of two Donald Trump nominees set for likely confirmation this week to appeals court seats in New York.

The Senate voted Monday, 51 to 40, to end debate on Bianco’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit with a confirmation vote likely Tuesday.

Consovoy McCarthy Park partner Michael Park is next in line for consideration to the Second Circuit as the Republican-led chamber shifts back to appeals nominees after confirming several Trump district court picks last week.

Republicans are proceeding with Bianco ...

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