Eighth Circuit / Appointed 2000 / Served to 2016
Kermit Edward Bye
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 2000 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Kermit Edward Bye was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of North Dakota School of Law in 1962. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 24, 2000
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 2000
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- University of North Dakota 1959 · University of North Dakota Law 1962
- Succeeded
- John David Kelly
- Succeeded by
- Ralph R. Erickson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded John David Kelly | Clinton (D) | 98–0 |
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.
Education
Sources
16 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).