Andrew Phelps McCormick
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 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and U.S. Circuit Courts for the Fifth Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1832–1916
- 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 | B. Harrison (R) | Voice vote |
| 1892 | Fifth Circuit | B. Harrison (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
The Senate’s published per-senator roll-call records begin in 1989, so no senator-by-senator breakdown is available for this vote.
Education
| Centre College | A.B. | 1854 |
| Read law | 1855 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Andrew Phelps McCormick?
- President Benjamin Harrison appointed Andrew Phelps McCormick to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1892.
- Was Andrew Phelps McCormick appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Andrew Phelps McCormick was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Andrew Phelps McCormick's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Andrew Phelps McCormick 51–0 on April 10, 1879.
- Which court was Andrew Phelps McCormick on?
- Andrew Phelps McCormick was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Sources
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24 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).