Gerald Austin McHugh Jr.
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 59–41, Gerald Austin McHugh Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1979. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 26, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 59–41
- Education
- St. Joseph's 1976 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1979
- Succeeded
- Harvey Bartle III
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Harvey Bartle III | Obama (D) | 59–41 |
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.
| St. Joseph's University | A.B. | 1976 |
| University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) | J.D. | 1979 |
12 years on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).