David Rasmussen Hansen
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1991 and confirmed by voice vote, David Rasmussen Hansen is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from George Washington University Law School in 1963. He previously served on the Northern District of Iowa.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 15, 1991
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1991
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Northwest Missouri State 1960 · George Washington Law School 1963
- Succeeded by
- Steven M. Colloton
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Northern District of Iowa · succeeded Edward Joseph McManus | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1991 | Eighth Circuit | Bush (R) | 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.
| Northwest Missouri State University | B.A. | 1960 |
| George Washington University Law School | J.D. | 1963 |
34 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).