Thomas Newman O'Neill Jr.
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Newman O'Neill Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1953. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 4, 1983
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1983
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Catholic of America 1950 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1953
- Succeeded
- Edward Roy Becker
- Succeeded by
- Petrese B. Tucker
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Edward Roy Becker | Reagan (R) | 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.
| Catholic University of America | A.B. | 1950 |
| University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) | LL.B. | 1953 |
34 years on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).