WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) issued the following statement today after the United States Senate voted to confirm Provo native Howard Nielson to the United States District Court for the District of Utah.

“It was an honor to help confirm Judge Nielson to the United States District Court for the District of Utah. He is an extremely qualified nominee and will serve the court with honor and integrity.”