[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 38 (Tuesday, February 28, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S512]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                     Nomination of Jamar K. Walker

  Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, today, the Senate will vote to confirm 
Jamar Walker to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of 
Virginia. Mr. Walker's commitment to public service and deep ties to 
the Virginia legal community will serve the district court well.
  Born in Nassawadox, VA, Mr. Walker received his B.A. from the 
University of Virginia in 2008 and his J.D. from the University of 
Virginia School of Law in 2011. He then clerked for Judge Raymond A. 
Jackson, whom he has now been nominated to succeed, on the U.S. 
District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
  Mr. Walker began his career in private practice in Washington, DC, 
where he specialized in commercial insurance litigation and products 
liability. He then joined the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern 
District of Virginia as an Assistant U.S. Attorney assigned to the 
Financial Crimes and Public Corruption Unit. In this role, Mr. Walker 
has prosecuted a wide range of cases, including bribery, money 
laundering, wire fraud, bank fraud, foreign corrupt practices, and 
securities fraud. Following 7 years of dedicated service, Mr. Walker 
was named the unit's acting chief in 2022.
  Mr. Walker has spent nearly his entire legal career litigating in 
Federal court, and he has gained significant experience in both civil 
and criminal matters. In recognition of his expertise, the American Bar 
Association rated him ``well qualified'' to serve on the district 
court. He also has the strong support of Senators Warner and Kaine. And 
if confirmed, Mr. Walker would make history as the first openly LGBTQ 
article III Judge to serve in the State of Virginia.
  I will vote in favor of his nomination, and I urge my colleagues to 
do the same.
  Mr. THUNE. I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Padilla). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the scheduled 
vote for 11:30 a.m. take place now.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.