Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1993 / Senior status
Martha Craig Daughtrey
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1993 and confirmed by voice vote, Martha Craig Daughtrey is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1968. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 20, 1993
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1993
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Vanderbilt 1964 · Vanderbilt Law School 1968
- Succeeded by
- Jane Branstetter Stranch
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sixth Circuit | Clinton (D) | 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.
Education
| Vanderbilt University | B.A. | 1964 |
| Vanderbilt University Law School | J.D. | 1968 |
Sources
32 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).