Alexis Caswell Angell
Appointed by President William H. Taft in 1911 and confirmed by voice vote, Alexis Caswell Angell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1880. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1857–1932
- Appointed by
- William H. Taft, 1911
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1878 · University of Michigan Law School 1880
- Succeeded
- Henry Harrison Swan
- Succeeded by
- Arthur J. Tuttle
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Eastern District of Michigan succeeded Henry Harrison Swan | Taft (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Michigan | A.B. | 1878 |
| Read law | 1879 | |
| University of Michigan Law School | LL.B. | 1880 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Alexis Caswell Angell?
- President William H. Taft appointed Alexis Caswell Angell to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 1911.
- Was Alexis Caswell Angell appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Alexis Caswell Angell was appointed by President William H. Taft, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Alexis Caswell Angell's confirmation vote?
- Alexis Caswell Angell was confirmed by voice vote on March 2, 1911. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Alexis Caswell Angell on?
- Alexis Caswell Angell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Sources
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1 year on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).