In the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision not to hear the Schiavo case en banc, two judges out of twelve — Tjoflat and Wilson — wrote dissenting opinions. William Pryor, who was filibustered by Senate Democrats and then placed on the court by recess appointment, did not make any public dissent. It is not known if Pryor, who expressed his strong personal pro-life views at his Senate confirmation hearing, voted with the majority, but he made no public statement.