Claria Horn Boom
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2018 and confirmed by the Senate 96–1, Claria Horn Boom is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. She earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1994. She previously served on the Western District of Kentucky.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 10, 2018
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2018
- Confirmed
- 96–1
- Education
- Transylvania 1991 · Vanderbilt Law School 1994
- Succeeded
- Jennifer B. Coffman
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Eastern District of Kentucky · succeeded Jennifer B. Coffman | Trump (R) | 96–1 |
| 2018 | Western District of Kentucky · succeeded Jennifer B. Coffman | Trump (R) | 96–1 |
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.
| Transylvania University | B.A. | 1991 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | J.D. | 1994 |
8 years on the Eastern District of Kentucky. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).