Benjamin Flowers Confirmed for Lifetime Appointment to Sixth Circuit Appeals Court
Benjamin Flowers has been confirmed by the Senate for a lifetime appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The confirmation vote was 49 to 46, with Democrats objecting to his record and his stance on the…
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 22, 2026 —
The Senate has confirmed Benjamin Flowers for a lifetime appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The confirmation vote concluded with a tally of 49 in favor and 46 against.
The confirmation process saw objections raised by Democratic senators. These objections reportedly focused on Flowers’ professional record and his stated positions regarding the outcome of the 2020 election.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is one of the 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals. It is the federal appellate court for the Sixth Circuit, which comprises the states of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.
A lifetime appointment to a federal judgeship means the individual serves until they choose to retire, resign, or are removed from office through impeachment.
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