Fifth Circuit / Appointed 1892 / Served to 1916
Andrew Phelps McCormick
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appointed by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 and confirmed by voice vote, Andrew Phelps McCormick was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He previously served on the Northern District of Texas and U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 17, 1892
- Appointed by
- Benjamin Harrison, 1892
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Centre College 1854
- Succeeded by
- Robert Lynn Batts
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | Northern District of Texas | Hayes (R) | 51–0 |
| 1892 | U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit | Harrison (R) | voice |
| 1892 | Fifth Circuit | Harrison (R) | 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.
Education
| Centre College | A.B. | 1854 |
| Read law | 1855 |
Sources
24 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).