Thomas Ignatius Vanaskie
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010 and confirmed by the Senate 77–20, Thomas Ignatius Vanaskie was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Dickinson School of Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law) in 1978. He previously served on the Middle District of Pennsylvania.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 21, 2010
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2010
- Confirmed
- 77–20
- Education
- Lycoming College 1975 · Dickinson Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law) 1978
- Succeeded
- Franklin Stuart Van Antwerpen
- Succeeded by
- Peter Joseph Phipps
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Middle District of Pennsylvania | Clinton (D) | voice |
| 2010 | Third Circuit · succeeded Franklin Stuart Van Antwerpen | Obama (D) | 77–20 |
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.
| Lycoming College | B.A. | 1975 |
| Dickinson School of Law (now Penn State Dickinson Law) | J.D. | 1978 |
8 years on the Third Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).