Kathleen Smithgall Lane
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2026 and confirmed by the Senate 52–46, Kathleen Smithgall Lane is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana. She earned a law degree from George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School in 2017. Sources ↓
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2026
- Confirmed
- 52–46
- Education
- Furman 2014 · George Mason Antonin Scalia Law School 2017
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | District of Montana | Trump (R) | 52–46 |
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.
| Furman University | B.A. | 2014 |
| George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School | J.D. | 2017 |
Sources
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0 years on the District of Montana. Data last verified 2026-06-30. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).