Rodney W. Sippel
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1997 and confirmed by voice vote, Rodney W. Sippel is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. He earned a law degree from Washington University School of Law in 1981. He previously served on the Western District of Missouri.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 8, 1997
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1997
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Tulsa 1978 · Washington Law 1981
- Succeeded
- Stephen Nathaniel Limbaugh
- Succeeded by
- Joshua Michael Divine
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Eastern District of Missouri · succeeded Stephen Nathaniel Limbaugh | Clinton (D) | voice |
| 1997 | Western District of Missouri · succeeded Stephen Nathaniel Limbaugh | 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.
| University of Tulsa | B.S. | 1978 |
| Washington University School of Law | J.D. | 1981 |
28 years on the Eastern District of Missouri. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).