Just out of curiosity, whose nominees are these judges?
Roger Gregory got a recess appointment by Clinton, but he was nominated by Bush afterwards (and confirmed 93-1, only Trent Lott objecting due to resess appointment). He is black and was one the judge that stuck down gay marriage ban on circuit.
Max Cogburn Jr. was nominated by Obama, confirmed unanimously. He is the one that stuck down the NC gay marriage ban amendment.
The dissident for the 12th district, William Osteen Jr. was nominated by Bush Jr. to replace his father William Osteen Sr.
