John Carbone Porfilio
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, John Carbone Porfilio is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Denver College of Law (now Sturm College of Law) in 1959. He previously served on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1934 · age 92
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Denver 1956 · University of Denver College of Law (now Sturm College of Law) 1959
- Succeeded
- Robert Hugh McWilliams Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Timothy M. Tymkovich
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | District of Colorado succeeded Fred M. Winner | Reagan (R) | Voice vote |
| 1985 | Tenth Circuit succeeded Robert Hugh McWilliams Jr. | Reagan (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Carbone Porfilio?
- President Ronald Reagan appointed John Carbone Porfilio to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in 1985.
- Was John Carbone Porfilio appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- John Carbone Porfilio was appointed by President Ronald Reagan, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was John Carbone Porfilio's confirmation vote?
- John Carbone Porfilio was confirmed by voice vote on May 3, 1985. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court is John Carbone Porfilio on?
- John Carbone Porfilio is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Sources
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41 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).