Joseph Michael McLaughlin
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 and confirmed by voice vote, Joseph Michael McLaughlin was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1959. He previously served on the Eastern District of New York.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 12, 1990
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1990
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Fordham College 1954 · Fordham Law 1959
- Succeeded
- Lawrence Warren Pierce
- Succeeded by
- Chester J. Straub
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Eastern District of New York | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1990 | Second Circuit · succeeded Lawrence Warren Pierce | Bush (R) | voice |
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.
| Fordham College | A.B. | 1954 |
| Fordham University School of Law | LL.B. | 1959 |
| New York University School of Law | LL.M. | 1964 |
22 years on the Second Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).