In this Nov. 28 2011 file photo, Beth Robinson takes the oath of office as associate justice on the Vermont Supreme Court. On Monday, Nov.
1, this week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Robinson as the first openly LGBTQ woman on a federal appeals circuit court. (Toby Talbot/Associated Press) LISA KEEN | Keen News ServiceLisaKeen@mac.com The U.S.
Senate on Monday, Nov. 1, confirmed the appointment of the first openly LGBTQ woman for a seat on a federal appeals circuit bench.
Monday’s roll call vote, 51-45, came with no debate on the Senate floor but followed an unusually crass interrogation of the nominee, Beth Robinson, on paper.