Salvador Mendoza Jr.
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the Senate 46–40, Salvador Mendoza Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law in 1997. He previously served on the Eastern District of Washington.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 12, 2022
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2022
- Confirmed
- 46–40
- Education
- University of Washington 1994 · University of California, Los Angeles, Law 1997
- Succeeded
- M. Margaret McKeown
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eastern District of Washington · succeeded Lonny R. Suko | Obama (D) | 92–4 |
| 2022 | Ninth Circuit · succeeded M. Margaret McKeown | Biden (D) | 46–40 |
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.
3 years on the Ninth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).