Michael Joseph Melloy
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 and confirmed by the Senate 91–0, Michael Joseph Melloy is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Iowa College of Law in 1974. He previously served on the Northern District of Iowa.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 11, 2002
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2002
- Confirmed
- 91–0
- Education
- Loras College 1970 · University of Iowa College of Law 1974
- Succeeded
- George Gardner Fagg
- Succeeded by
- Jane Louise Kelly
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Northern District of Iowa · succeeded David Rasmussen Hansen | Bush (R) | voice |
| 2002 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded George Gardner Fagg | Bush (R) | 91–0 |
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.
| Loras College | B.A. | 1970 |
| University of Iowa College of Law | J.D. | 1974 |
24 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).