Jack Edward Tanner
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 and confirmed by voice vote, Jack Edward Tanner was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington. He earned a law degree from University of Washington School of Law in 1955. He previously served on the Western District of Washington.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 17, 1978
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1978
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Washington Law 1955
- Succeeded
- William Nelson Goodwin
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Eastern District of Washington · succeeded William Nelson Goodwin | Carter (D) | voice |
| 1978 | Western District of Washington · succeeded William Nelson Goodwin | 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.
0 years on the Eastern District of Washington. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).