Thomas Tang
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1977 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Tang was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Arizona College of Law (now James E. Rogers College of Law) in 1950. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1922–1995
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1977
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Santa Clara (now Santa Clara) 1947 · University of Arizona College of Law (now James E. Rogers College of Law) 1950
- Succeeded
- Richard Harvey Chambers
- Succeeded by
- Michael Daly Hawkins
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Ninth Circuit succeeded Richard Harvey Chambers | Carter (D) | 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
| University of Santa Clara (now Santa Clara University) | B.S. | 1947 |
| University of Arizona College of Law (now James E. Rogers College of Law) | LL.B. | 1950 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| U.S. Army first lieutenant | 1942-1946, 1951-1952 |
| Law clerk, Hon. Evo DeConcini, Arizona Supreme Court | 1950-1951 |
| Deputy county attorney, Maricopa County, Arizona | 1952-1957 |
| Assistant attorney general, State of Arizona | 1957-1958 |
| Private practice, Phoenix, Arizona | 1959-1963, 1971-1977 |
| City councilman, Phoenix, Arizona | 1960-1962 |
| Judge, Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County | 1963-1970 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Thomas Tang?
- President Jimmy Carter appointed Thomas Tang to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1977.
- Was Thomas Tang appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Thomas Tang was appointed by President Jimmy Carter, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Thomas Tang's confirmation vote?
- Thomas Tang was confirmed by voice vote on October 7, 1977. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Thomas Tang on?
- Thomas Tang was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Sources
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17 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).