Cornelia Groefsema Kennedy
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, Cornelia Groefsema Kennedy was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1947. She previously served on the Eastern District of Michigan.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 25, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1945 · University of Michigan Law School 1947
- Succeeded by
- Susan Bieke Neilson
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Eastern District of Michigan · succeeded Thaddeus M. Machrowicz | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1979 | Sixth Circuit | Carter (D) | voice |
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.
| University of Michigan | B.A. | 1945 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1947 |
34 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).