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Thomas Lee Kirsch, II

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 17, 2020CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

51–44Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 15, 2020 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Nov 16, 2020 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 18, 2020 · Confirmed Dec 15, 2020 · roll call 51–44 · Born 1974, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit	Donald J. Trump	Dec 17, 2020	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.