John Daniel Tinder
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2007 and confirmed by the Senate 93–0, John Daniel Tinder was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) in 1975. He previously served on the Southern District of Indiana.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 18, 2007
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2007
- Confirmed
- 93–0
- Education
- Indiana 1972 · Indiana Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) 1975
- Succeeded
- Daniel Anthony Manion
- Succeeded by
- Amy Coney Barrett
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Southern District of Indiana · succeeded James Ellsworth Noland | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 2007 | Seventh Circuit · succeeded Daniel Anthony Manion | Bush (R) | 93–0 |
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.
| Indiana University | B.S. | 1972 |
| Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) | J.D. | 1975 |
7 years on the Seventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).