David Bryan Sentelle
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 and confirmed by the Senate 87–0, David Bryan Sentelle is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of North Carolina School of Law in 1968. He previously served on the Western District of North Carolina.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 9, 1987
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1987
- Confirmed
- 87–0
- Education
- University of North Carolina 1965 · University of North Carolina Law 1968
- Succeeded
- Antonin Scalia
- Succeeded by
- Robert Leon Wilkins
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Western District of North Carolina · succeeded Woodrow Wilson Jones | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1987 | District of Columbia Circuit · succeeded Antonin Scalia | Reagan (R) | 87–0 |
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.
38 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).