Kurt Damian Engelhardt
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2018 and confirmed by the Senate 62–34, Kurt Damian Engelhardt is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1985. He previously served on the Eastern District of Louisiana.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 9, 2018
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2018
- Confirmed
- 62–34
- Education
- Louisiana State 1982 · Louisiana State, Paul M. Hebert Law Center 1985
- Succeeded
- Edith Brown Clement
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Eastern District of Louisiana · succeeded Morey Leonard Sear | Bush (R) | voice |
| 2018 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Edith Brown Clement | Trump (R) | 62–34 |
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.
8 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).