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After a battle, Helena judge confirmed by MT Senate
Bullock appointee Chris Abbott confirmed 27-23
Mike Dennison-MTN News
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Mike Dennison
and last updated 2021-04-29 15:43:33-04
HELENA — In an unusual series of razor-close votes, the Montana Senate Thursday confirmed state District Judge Chris Abbott of Helena, a 2020 appointee of former Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock that conservatives had tried to unseat.
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee began the day by voting not to confirm Abbott and sending that recommendation to the Senate floor. But the motion to adopt that recommendation failed on a 25-25 vote, and supporters of the judge later moved to bring a resolution to the floor to confirm him. ....

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