Alfred Paul Murrah
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940 and confirmed by voice vote, Alfred Paul Murrah was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1928. He previously served on the Eastern District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma and Western District of Oklahoma.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 29, 1940
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Oklahoma College of Law 1928
- Succeeded
- Robert E. Lewis
- Succeeded by
- William Edward Doyle
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Eastern District of Oklahoma | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
| 1937 | Northern District of Oklahoma | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
| 1937 | Western District of Oklahoma | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
| 1940 | Tenth Circuit · succeeded Robert E. Lewis | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
35 years on the Tenth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).