Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1979 / Served to 1997
Bailey Brown
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by the Senate 83–12, Bailey Brown was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1942. He previously served on the Western District of Tennessee.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 25, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- 83–12
- Education
- University of Michigan 1939 · Harvard Law School 1942
- Succeeded
- Harry Phillips
- Succeeded by
- Harry Walker Wellford
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Western District of Tennessee | Kennedy (D) | voice |
| 1979 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Harry Phillips | Carter (D) | 83–12 |
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
| University of Michigan | A.B. | 1939 |
| Harvard Law School | LL.B. | 1942 |
Sources
18 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).