Benjamin Cushing Duniway
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and confirmed by voice vote, Benjamin Cushing Duniway was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Stanford Law School in 1931. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1907–1986
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1961
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Carleton College 1928 · Stanford Law School 1931
- Succeeded
- Albert Lee Stephens Sr.
- Succeeded by
- Procter Ralph Hug Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Ninth Circuit succeeded Albert Lee Stephens Sr. | Kennedy (D) | 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
| Carleton College | B.A. | 1928 |
| Stanford Law School | LL.B. | 1931 |
| University of Oxford | B.A. | 1933 |
| University of Oxford | M.A. | 1964 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Benjamin Cushing Duniway?
- President John F. Kennedy appointed Benjamin Cushing Duniway to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1961.
- Was Benjamin Cushing Duniway appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Benjamin Cushing Duniway was appointed by President John F. Kennedy, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Benjamin Cushing Duniway's confirmation vote?
- Benjamin Cushing Duniway was confirmed by voice vote on September 21, 1961. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Benjamin Cushing Duniway on?
- Benjamin Cushing Duniway was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Sources
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24 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).