John Joseph Tharp Jr.
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2012 and confirmed by the Senate 86–1, John Joseph Tharp Jr. 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 1990. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 14, 2012
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2012
- Confirmed
- 86–1
- Education
- Duke 1982 · Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law) 1990
- Succeeded
- Blanche M. Manning
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Northern District of Illinois · succeeded Blanche M. Manning | Obama (D) | 86–1 |
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.
14 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).