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Pearson's nomination to the Senate on February 11, 2010. On December 21, 2010, her nomination was confirmed by the Senate by a 56–39 vote, with George Voinovich of Ohio casting the lone Republican affirmative vote. She received her commission on December 27, 2010. She became the first
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