Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2010 / Senior status
Jane Branstetter Stranch
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010 and confirmed by the Senate 71–21, Jane Branstetter Stranch is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1978. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 13, 2010
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2010
- Confirmed
- 71–21
- Education
- Vanderbilt 1975 · Vanderbilt Law School 1978
- Succeeded
- Martha Craig Daughtrey
- Succeeded by
- Whitney Downs Hermandorfer
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Martha Craig Daughtrey | Obama (D) | 71–21 |
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.
Education
| Vanderbilt University | B.A. | 1975 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | J.D. | 1978 |
Sources
15 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).