Robinson, who has served as an affiliate justice on the Vermont Supreme Court docket since 2011, was confirmed in a 51-45 vote. Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine have been the one Republicans to vote in favor of her affirmation.
Vermont’s senators voiced their help for Robinson on Monday.
“As an advocate, Beth Robinson has been rightfully hailed as a tireless champion for equal rights and equal justice. However extra importantly, her report as a Vermont Supreme Court docket Justice clearly demonstrates her equity, impartiality, and loyalty to rule of regulation, above all else,” Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy mentioned in a tweet forward of her affirmation.
Following her affirmation, Sen. Bernie Sanders, an impartial who caucuses with Democrats, mentioned in a tweet, “I do know you’ll make Vermont proud and will probably be a wonderful addition to the federal bench.”
Robinson was nominated by President Joe Biden in August throughout his sixth spherical of suggestions. The White Home mentioned in its information launch on the time of her nomination that Biden’s nominations are half of a bigger effort to “fulfill the President’s promise to make sure that the nation’s courts mirror the variety that’s certainly one of our best belongings as a rustic — each when it comes to private {and professional} backgrounds.”
Robinson, a graduate of College of Chicago Regulation College, practiced household regulation, private damage, employment regulation and staff’ compensation, in addition to labored professional bono on points geared towards advancing LGBTQ+ rights in Vermont, based on the White Home.
Lambda Authorized, an LGBTQ authorized advocacy group, applauded Robinson’s affirmation Monday.
“Choose Robinson’s extraordinary skilled experience makes her effectively certified for this necessary place and her affirmation as the primary brazenly lesbian choose to a federal appeals courtroom seat is trigger for celebration for our group,” Sharon McGowan, chief technique officer for Lambda Authorized, mentioned in an announcement.
