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Jane Branstetter Stranch

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jul 14, 2025: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Sep 15, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

71–21Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 13, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Aug 6, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 21, 2009 · Confirmed Sep 13, 2010 · roll call 71–21 · Born 1953, TN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	Barack Obama	Sep 15, 2010	Senior status since Jul 14, 2025

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.