119th Congress Nominee record

Thomas Wheeler II

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At a glance

Thomas Wheeler II’s Justice Department biography describes private legal practice in Indianapolis, federal civil-rights work and service in the Department of Education.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Thomas E. Wheeler II.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Wheeler was a partner at law firms including Bose McKinney & Evans and Frost Brown Todd. [1]
  • His federal roles included acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and acting general counsel for the Department of Education. [1]
  • He served as general counsel for the National Sheriffs’ Association in 2019. [1]
  • He earned his undergraduate degree at Indiana University Bloomington and his law degree at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law. [1]

Nomination history

PN379-26: United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana

Confirmed
Recorded name
Thomas Wheeler II
Organization
Department of Justice
Listed state
Indiana
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
53–43

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655.

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  1. Meet the U.S. Attorney — Thomas E. Wheeler II

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