The U.S. Senate confirmed DeKalb County Superior Court Judge J.P. Boulee Wednesday to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Atlanta.

Georgia's U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson and David Perdue, both Republican, applauded the long-awaited vote. The Senate approved Boulee 85-11.

“Judge Boulee has made Georgia and the United States proud during his service as a Judge Advocate General in the U.S. Army and as a judge in DeKalb County, where he has worked to help our country's veterans. I'm proud the Senate has confirmed him to serve on the federal level,” Isakson said. “I'm confident that Judge Boulee will continue to serve our state with distinction, and I share my thanks and congratulations with him.”