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John Kenneth Bush
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2017 and confirmed by the Senate 51–47, John Kenneth Bush is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1989. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 20, 2017
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2017
- Confirmed
- 51–47
- Education
- Vanderbilt 1986 · Harvard Law School 1989
- Succeeded
- Danny Julian Boggs
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Danny Julian Boggs | Trump (R) | 51–47 |
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. | 1986 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1989 |
Sources
8 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).