119th Congress Nominee record
Daniel Mack Traynor
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At a glance
Daniel Mack Traynor's career includes North Dakota legal practice and two federal judicial appointments. The Federal Judicial Center records district court service beginning in January 2020 and his July 2026 commission to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Before his federal judgeships, Traynor clerked for North Dakota Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle and worked in private practice and as Devils Lake assistant city attorney from 1998 to 2020. [1]
- The Federal Judicial Center records his Eighth Circuit confirmation on July 23, 2026 and commission on July 24. [1]
- He earned University of North Dakota bachelor's and law degrees in 1994 and 1997. [1]
Nomination history
PN999-6: United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Daniel Mack Traynor
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- North Dakota
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 48–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 47. Record Vote Number: 208.
Sources and review date
Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.
- Traynor, Daniel Mack
Federal Judicial Center. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
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A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.
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