Michael W. McConnell
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 and confirmed by voice vote, Michael W. McConnell was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Chicago Law School in 1979. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1955 · age 71
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2002
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Michigan State 1976 · University of Chicago Law School 1979
- Succeeded
- Stephen Hale Anderson
- Succeeded by
- Scott Milne Matheson Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tenth Circuit succeeded Stephen Hale Anderson | G.W. Bush (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Michigan State University | B.A. | 1976 |
| University of Chicago Law School | J.D. | 1979 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Michael W. McConnell?
- President George W. Bush appointed Michael W. McConnell to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in 2002.
- Was Michael W. McConnell appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Michael W. McConnell was appointed by President George W. Bush, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Michael W. McConnell's confirmation vote?
- Michael W. McConnell was confirmed by voice vote on November 15, 2002. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Michael W. McConnell on?
- Michael W. McConnell was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Sources
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6 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).