Doris Pryor becomes first Black judge from Indiana on Chicago-based federal appeals court: Confirmed 60-31

Doris Pryor was confirmed by the Senate for a seat on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday. Senators voted 60-31 for her appointment. (Screen shot of Judiciary Committee video of hearing.)

WASHINGTON — In another history-making vote, the Senate on Monday night confirmed Doris Lenea Pryor for a spot on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, the first Black judge from Indiana to serve on the Chicago-based panel.

Pryor will be only the third Black judge to serve on a court dominated by white men since the 7th Circuit held its first session on June 16, 1891.