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Raymond M. Kethledge

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2008 and confirmed by voice vote, Raymond M. Kethledge is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1993. Sources ↓

Born
1966 · age 60
Appointed by
George W. Bush, 2008
Confirmed
by voice vote
Education
University of Michigan 1989 · University of Michigan Law School 1993

Federal judicial service

YearCourtAppointed byVote
2008Sixth Circuit
succeeded James Leo Ryan
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

Questions & answers

Who appointed Raymond M. Kethledge?
President George W. Bush appointed Raymond M. Kethledge to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2008.
Was Raymond M. Kethledge appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
Raymond M. Kethledge was appointed by President George W. Bush, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
What was Raymond M. Kethledge's confirmation vote?
Raymond M. Kethledge was confirmed by voice vote on June 24, 2008. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
Which court is Raymond M. Kethledge on?
Raymond M. Kethledge is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

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18 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).