Jeanne E. Scott
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1998 and confirmed by voice vote, Jeanne E. Scott was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. She earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) in 1973. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 21, 1998
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1998
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Bradley 1970 · Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law) 1973
- Succeeded
- Richard Henry Mills
- Succeeded by
- Sue Ellen Myerscough
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Central District of Illinois · succeeded Richard Henry Mills | Clinton (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.
| Bradley University | B.A. | 1970 |
| Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) | J.D. | 1973 |
11 years on the Central District of Illinois. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).