Thomas Patrick Thornton
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1949 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Patrick Thornton was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He earned a law degree from University of Detroit Law School (now University of Detroit Mercy School of Law) in 1926. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 31, 1949
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1949
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Detroit Law School (now of Detroit Mercy Law) 1926
- Succeeded
- Ernest Aloysius O'Brien
- Succeeded by
- Damon Jerome Keith
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Eastern District of Michigan · succeeded Ernest Aloysius O'Brien | Truman (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.
36 years on the Eastern District of Michigan. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).