WASHINGTON – North Dakota federal Judge Daniel Traynor has been confirmed by the Senate to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit in a 48 to 47 vote. His temperament, professionalism and deep respect for the Constitution will be a welcome addition to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals,” North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said. Whether at the state district court, the federal district court or as a circuit court judge, Ralph has been a dedicated public servant, and we thank him for his hard work over the decades.” I’ve worked with him, was honored to support him for a district judge; he’s exactly the kind of person that we need on the circuit,” North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said. I’m proud of him—and glad my colleagues agreed with me today and we finally moved Dan into that higher position he so richly deserves, and North Dakota so badly needs.”