The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Montana state Rep. Bill Mercer as a U.S. Judge for the District of Montana.

President Donald Trump nominated the Billings Republican to the federal bench in July, and the Senate held a hearing on his nomination later that month.

Montana’s U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy released a joint statement following the 52-45 vote praising Mercer’s appointment.

“We congratulate William Mercer on his long-awaited confirmation to serve as U.S. District Judge for Montana,” the senators said. “Bill will have a lasting impact on both our state and the nation, and his experience at the U.S. Department of Justice, as U.S. Attorney for Montana, and as a state legislator have uniquely prepared him for this role. We are confident Bill will contin

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