Gene Edward Brooks
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, Gene Edward Brooks was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He earned a law degree from Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) in 1958. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 4, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Indiana State 1953 · Indiana Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) 1958
- Succeeded by
- Richard L. Young
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Southern District of Indiana | 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.
| Indiana State University | B.S. | 1953 |
| Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) | LL.B. | 1958 |
17 years on the Southern District of Indiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).