Cebull is one of those 28 regional judges and one of two in Montana. He was among President George Bush's first judicial appointees nominated by the U.S. Senators Burns and Baucus in 2001.
His nomination was unusual because Republican Conrad Burns and Democrat Max Baucas agreed on his appointment and jointly petitioned the President and Senate for his approval. Despite sitting on oppisite sides of the Senate they each have supported anti-Canadian trade actions throughout their careers and last week both men voted against the March 7 resumption of live ruminant trade with Canada.