Jeffrey Irvine Cummings
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 50–45, Jeffrey Irvine Cummings is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. He earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) in 1987. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 12, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 50–45
- Education
- Michigan State 1984 · Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law) 1987
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Northern District of Illinois | Biden (D) | 50–45 |
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.
| Michigan State University | B.A. | 1984 |
| Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) | J.D. | 1987 |
2 years on the Northern District of Illinois. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).