Michael Stephen Kanne
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 and confirmed by voice vote, Michael Stephen Kanne was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) in 1968. He previously served on the Northern District of Indiana.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 19, 1987
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1987
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Indiana 1962 · Indiana Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) 1968
- Succeeded
- Jesse Ernest Eschbach
- Succeeded by
- Joshua Paul Kolar
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Northern District of Indiana · succeeded Phil McClellan McNagny Jr. | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1987 | Seventh Circuit · succeeded Jesse Ernest Eschbach | Reagan (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.
| Indiana University | B.S. | 1962 |
| Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) | J.D. | 1968 |
35 years on the Seventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).