Amanda Kathleen Brailsford
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by voice vote, Amanda Kathleen Brailsford is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. She earned a law degree from University of Idaho College of Law in 1993. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1967 · age 59
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Idaho 1989 · University of Idaho College of Law 1993
- Succeeded
- B. Lynn Winmill
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | District of Idaho succeeded B. Lynn Winmill | Biden (D) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Idaho | B.A. | 1989 |
| University of Idaho College of Law | J.D. | 1993 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Amanda Kathleen Brailsford?
- President Joseph R. Biden appointed Amanda Kathleen Brailsford to the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho in 2023.
- Was Amanda Kathleen Brailsford appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Amanda Kathleen Brailsford was appointed by President Joseph R. Biden, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Amanda Kathleen Brailsford's confirmation vote?
- Amanda Kathleen Brailsford was confirmed by voice vote on May 4, 2023. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court is Amanda Kathleen Brailsford on?
- Amanda Kathleen Brailsford is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: United States District Court for the District of Idaho (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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3 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).