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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

An appeals court: it hears appeals from the federal trial courts in its region. 13 active judges and 15 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.

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Who appointed the current judges

Appointed by a Democratic president: 16Appointed by a Republican president: 12

Judges

JudgeStatusAppointed byCommissionedSenate confirmation
Raymond Joseph Lohier, Jr. Chief JudgeActiveD Barack ObamaDec 20, 2010Dec 19, 2010 · roll call 92–0
Richard Joseph SullivanActiveR Donald J. TrumpOct 17, 2018Oct 11, 2018 · roll call 79–16
Joseph Frank BiancoActiveR Donald J. TrumpMay 13, 2019May 8, 2019 · roll call 54–42
Michael Hun ParkActiveR Donald J. TrumpMay 13, 2019May 9, 2019 · roll call 52–41
Steven James MenashiActiveR Donald J. TrumpNov 14, 2019Nov 14, 2019 · roll call 51–41
William Joseph NardiniActiveR Donald J. TrumpNov 14, 2019Nov 7, 2019 · roll call 86–2
Eunice Cheryl LeeActiveD Joseph R. BidenAug 16, 2021Aug 7, 2021 · roll call 50–47
Beth RobinsonActiveD Joseph R. BidenNov 5, 2021Nov 1, 2021 · roll call 51–45
Myrna PérezActiveD Joseph R. BidenNov 12, 2021Oct 25, 2021 · roll call 48–43
Alison Julie NathanActiveD Joseph R. BidenMar 30, 2022Mar 23, 2022 · roll call 49–47
Sarah Ann Leilani MerriamActiveD Joseph R. BidenSep 23, 2022Sep 15, 2022 · roll call 53–44
Maria Araujo KahnActiveD Joseph R. BidenMar 10, 2023Mar 9, 2023 · roll call 51–42
Matthew Alexander SchwartzActiveR Donald J. TrumpJul 24, 2026Jul 14, 2026 · roll call 50–45 (Voteview)
Amalya Lyle KearseSenior status since Jun 11, 2002D Jimmy CarterJun 21, 1979Jun 19, 1979 · voice vote
Jon Ormond NewmanSenior status since Jul 1, 1997D Jimmy CarterJun 21, 1979Jun 19, 1979 · voice vote
John Mercer Walker, Jr.Senior status since Sep 30, 2006R George H.W. BushNov 27, 1989Nov 22, 1989 · voice vote
Dennis G. JacobsSenior status since May 31, 2019R George H.W. BushOct 2, 1992Sep 29, 1992 · voice vote
Pierre Nelson LevalSenior status since Aug 16, 2002D William J. ClintonOct 20, 1993Oct 18, 1993 · voice vote
Guido CalabresiSenior status since Jul 21, 2009D William J. ClintonJul 21, 1994Jul 18, 1994 · voice vote
José Alberto CabranesSenior status since Mar 9, 2023D William J. ClintonAug 10, 1994Aug 9, 1994 · voice vote
Robert David SackSenior status since Aug 6, 2009D William J. ClintonJun 16, 1998Jun 15, 1998 · voice vote
Barrington Daniels Parker, Jr.Senior status since Oct 10, 2009R George W. BushOct 16, 2001Oct 11, 2001 · roll call 100–0
Reena RaggiSenior status since Aug 31, 2018R George W. BushOct 4, 2002Sep 20, 2002 · roll call 85–0
Richard C. WesleySenior status since Aug 1, 2016R George W. BushJun 12, 2003Jun 11, 2003 · roll call 96–0
Debra Ann LivingstonSenior status since Jul 1, 2026R George W. BushMay 17, 2007May 9, 2007 · roll call 91–0
Gerard E. LynchSenior status since Sep 5, 2016D Barack ObamaSep 18, 2009Sep 17, 2009 · roll call 94–3
Denny ChinSenior status since Jun 1, 2021D Barack ObamaApr 23, 2010Apr 22, 2010 · roll call 98–0
Susan Laura CarneySenior status since Sep 27, 2022D Barack ObamaMay 17, 2011May 17, 2011 · roll call 71–28

Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. “Commissioned” is the date the appointment took effect. Confirmation votes are as listed by the FJC (ayes–nays); recent roll calls link to Voteview where found.