119th Congress Nominee record

Maria A. Lanahan

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At a glance

Maria A. Lanahan's judicial history describes private litigation, corporate legal work, federal clerkships and Missouri solicitor work before joining the federal district bench.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Maria Ann Lanahan.

Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.

Career and documented accomplishments

  • FJC identifies her as Maria Ann Lanahan and lists Gonzaga B.A. (2009) and Chicago J.D. (2013). [1]
  • She clerked for Brian K. Zahra and Raymond W. Gruender, worked in St. Louis private practice and Charter Communications litigation management, and served in Missouri's solicitor-general office. [1]
  • She was confirmed September 9, 2025 and received her commission September 24 to succeed Ronnie Lee White. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The appointment is to the Eastern District of Missouri. Confirmation and commission are separately dated in the FJC record. [1]

Nomination history

PN150-4: United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri

Confirmed
Recorded name
Maria A. Lanahan
Organization
The Judiciary
Listed state
Missouri
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
52–45

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 505.

Read PN150-4 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • The FJC supplies the expanded middle name; the nomination's original name remains intact.

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.

  1. Lanahan, Maria Ann

    Federal Judicial Center. Reviewed .

Understanding these records

PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.

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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