Amul Roger Thapar
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2017 and confirmed by the Senate 52–44, Amul Roger Thapar is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 1994. He previously served on the Eastern District of Kentucky.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 25, 2017
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2017
- Confirmed
- 52–44
- Education
- Boston College 1991 · University of California, Berkeley, Law 1994
- Succeeded
- Boyce Ficklen Martin Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Eastern District of Kentucky · succeeded Joseph Martin Hood | Bush (R) | voice |
| 2017 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Boyce Ficklen Martin Jr. | Trump (R) | 52–44 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| Boston College | B.S. | 1991 |
| University of California, Berkeley, School of Law | J.D. | 1994 |
9 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).