Herbert Theodore Milburn
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and confirmed by voice vote, Herbert Theodore Milburn was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Tennessee College of Law in 1959. He previously served on the Eastern District of Tennessee.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 3, 1984
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1984
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- East Tennessee State 1953 · University of Tennessee College of Law 1959
- Succeeded by
- Ronald Lee Gilman
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Eastern District of Tennessee · succeeded Charles Gelbert Neese | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1984 | Sixth Circuit | Reagan (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.
31 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).